Old World

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.

A stunning 1631 self-portrait by Rembrandt featuring the artist in rich, textured attire with a loyal companion.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of an Ottoman servant in vibrant red and white attire against a serene landscape.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a young midshipman, showcasing the refined brushwork of John Singleton Copley.

A refined full-length portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, capturing the elegance of the 18th century against a soft, atmospheric landscape.

This tender seventeenth-century portrait by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo captures the serene intimacy between the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child.