Old World

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

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

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.

A luminous 17th-century devotional painting of the Holy Family, featuring soft light and masterful skin tones.

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

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

A spirited equestrian portrait of a military officer on a white horse, captured with Alfred Munnings' signature expressive brushwork.

A dramatic Romanticist depiction of Mary, Queen of Scots, asserting her innocence upon hearing her death sentence.

A masterfully executed 19th-century British sporting painting featuring the champion racehorse Elis and his jockey.

A classic group portrait depicting three legendary maritime figures from the Elizabethan era.