Old World

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

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait of the artist Paulus Potter at his easel, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

A masterfully rendered 18th-century still life capturing the rich textures of fruit, metal, and glass in a warm, atmospheric light.

This grand Neoclassical painting captures a historic meeting between royalty and the papacy within the sun-drenched, vaulted splendor of a Roman museum.

Dramatic chiaroscuro brings luminous life to this classical arrangement of summer fruit and glassware.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a man holding a miniature painting, rendered with refined texture and warm, classic tones.

A grand, bustling scene of an 18th-century Venetian regatta, filled with ornate boats and classical architecture.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man, characterized by strong tonal contrast and a refined, scholarly atmosphere.

A dignified 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the lively character and rich attire of a Haarlem official.

A luminous 19th-century study of the Oaxaca Cathedral bathed in warm, golden-hour light.

A handsome and soulful 19th-century portrait of a young man with a contemplative expression.