Old World

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Benjamin Franklin by renowned French painter Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.

A charming 19th-century genre painting of a kitchen hand carrying a basket of red mullets.

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring a bold gaze and masterful contrast between vibrant textiles and a deep, dark backdrop.

A striking 17th-century French portrait featuring a young count in regal blue velvet and gold embroidery.

This evocative 1883 portrait captures a young Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in a loose, painterly style with a rich, warm palette.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a high-ranking Ottoman woman in rich silks and ermine-lined robes.

A dignified 19th-century oil portrait of Andrew Jackson, capturing a statesmanlike presence with bold tonal contrast.

An iconic, masterfully lit portrait of Thomas Jefferson captured at the start of his presidency.

A striking and atmospheric portrait of a woman in Victorian mourning attire by Henri Evenepoel.

A striking Regency-era portrait of a noblewoman, defined by dramatic lighting and elegant lace details.

A striking Dutch Golden Age group portrait of four guild members in traditional black doublets and elaborate ruffs.

An intimate and beautifully lit 19th-century portrait of a woman engaged in needlework.