Old World

A masterfully detailed 19th-century self-portrait of the French miniaturist at his worktable.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

An intimate and dignified self-portrait by the celebrated American artist Charles Willson Peale.

This 18th-century portrait captures the commanding presence of an Ottoman Janissary Aga in full ceremonial dress.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.

An intimate Biedermeier portrait of a scholar and his wife, rich with realistic textures of satin, lace, and leather-bound volumes.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a scholar or cultural leader.