Old World

A stately Dutch Golden Age equestrian portrait featuring a noble pair on horseback within a vast, light-filled landscape.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in pilgrim's dress, characterized by luminous skin tones and rich tonal contrast.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

A charming 19th-century American folk portrait of a woman in an ornate bonnet, rendered with striking flat colors and intricate lace detail.

A striking 18th-century portrait of John Phillippo Nighorus in rich Eastern attire.

This 1817 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of a gentleman in classic Regency-era attire.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, capturing a gentle, lifelike expression.

A masterful 17th-century self-portrait featuring Rembrandt's signature use of chiaroscuro and profound psychological depth.

A dignified 17th-century Flemish portrait featuring a striking white ruff collar against a deep, moody background.

A masterful 19th-century historical scene capturing Christopher Columbus before the Spanish royal court in rich, academic detail.

A tender and grand 18th-century portrait of a mother with her children, accented by dramatic red silk and a colorful macaw.

A commanding and heroic full-length portrait of naval hero Captain William Peel amidst a dramatic battlefield scene.