Old World

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in pilgrim's dress, characterized by luminous skin tones and rich tonal contrast.

A striking 18th-century portrait of John Phillippo Nighorus in rich Eastern attire.

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 striking 17th-century portrait featuring a man with cascading dark curls and a steady, direct gaze.

A masterful 17th-century self-portrait featuring Rembrandt's signature use of chiaroscuro and profound psychological depth.

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.

An elegant 1827 oil portrait of a gentleman, capturing the refined dignity and painterly style of the early 19th century.

An elegant full-length portrait of Marie-Adélaïde of Savoy in a sumptuous jeweled gown with a playful cherub.

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