Old World

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

An elegant 18th-century Venetian allegory celebrating the arts through luminous color and dramatic composition.

A dramatic and atmospheric seascape by Winslow Homer, capturing the raw power of the ocean under a luminous moon.

A dignified oil portrait of a bearded man in his studio, characterized by warm tones and rich textures.

A dignified and atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a pastor in profile.

An elegant mid-19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the subject's gentle expression with luminous brushwork.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous white satin gown.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a woman in a vibrant red dress, radiating classic Dutch Golden Age sophistication.

A dignified, painterly portrait of Major-General Sir David Watson by renowned artist William Orpen.

A powerful Baroque portrait of Saint Matthew, characterized by dramatic lighting and deep, earthen tones.

A striking, warm-toned portrait of the celebrated author Robert Louis Stevenson, captured with expressive brushwork.

A striking 1911 portrait featuring a woman in vibrant blue attire and a dramatic black hat, accompanied by her loyal terrier.