Old World

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

A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring a noble sitter in rich red robes and a traditional powdered wig.

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

This 1806 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of Thomas Paine in a classic, scholarly style.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a woman in a voluminous silk gown set against a soft, atmospheric landscape.

A magnificent, full-length royal portrait of Charles X in his grand coronation regalia.

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

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a Bavarian electress, rendered with exquisite detail in lace and silk.

An elegant Regency double portrait capturing two sisters engaged in a musical performance with guitar and piano.

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