Old World

This 19th-century portrait by Joaquín Domínguez Bécquer depicts the medieval Spanish king Alfonso X in full royal regalia.

A dignified 18th-century French portrait by Antoine Rivalz, featuring a nobleman in formal regalia.

A luminous and elegant turn-of-the-century portrait captured with spirited, painterly brushwork.

A refined 17th-century Dutch portrait of a young nobleman in elegant black and white attire.

A striking 19th-century portrait of an Andean dweller holding a ceremonial ceramic vessel.

A dramatic 17th-century portrait of Saint Augustine, captured in a moment of divine inspiration with striking chiaroscuro lighting.

A dramatic study in light and shadow, this late 19th-century self-portrait captures a moment of quiet intensity.

A dignified 18th-century sporting portrait of a gentleman in hunting attire within an atmospheric landscape.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Joshua Reynolds featuring a striking contrast between dark attire and a luminous turquoise fur muff.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly young gentleman holding a volume in his study.

A striking late 19th-century portrait featuring bold color contrast and masterful lighting.