Old World

A stately 18th-century portrait of a Scottish nobleman in traditional tartan regalia against a moody coastal backdrop.

An imposing Baroque-era portrait of a Venetian dignitary in rich crimson robes.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a young nobleman featuring rich blue drapery and classical architectural details.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, depicted in ceremonial armor with refined detail.

A sophisticated 19th-century oil portrait of a man, rendered in a dramatic, dark palette.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the future Frederick the Great in polished armor and royal regalia.

A masterpiece of Baroque portraiture by Anthony van Dyck, featuring a young nobleman in luminous silks and an elegant, stately pose.

This iconic 1701 portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud depicts King Louis XIV in the full splendor of his coronation regalia.

A striking and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a man in contemplative repose, set against a deep, shadowed background.

An elegant and atmospheric 19th-century French portrait of a woman in black, set against a deep, moody background.

A striking and soulful portrait of an elderly woman, captured with dramatic lighting and masterful brushwork.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a contemplative mood.