Old World

A striking and confident self-portrait featuring dramatic lighting and bold, painterly brushwork.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the renowned Javanese artist Raden Saleh at his easel.

A dignified naval portrait featuring a striking blue coat and maritime background.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of silk and lace in a commanding red and dark palette.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of the pioneering architect Inigo Jones by the renowned artist William Hogarth.

A magnificent Regency-era portrait of Pope Pius VII, captured with the luminous color and elegant poise characteristic of Sir Thomas Lawrence.

A magnificent 18th-century group portrait capturing a scholarly entourage in a moment of intellectual gathering.

A refined 1814 portrait of a gentleman by Ethan Allen Greenwood, capturing the elegance of early 19th-century American style.

An elegant 17th-century interior scene depicting a gentleman being attended by his valet.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of statesman John Jay, capturing a moment of quiet intellectual dignity.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the celebrated English chronometer maker, Thomas Earnshaw.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.