Old World

This 19th-century portrait by Joaquín Domínguez Bécquer depicts the medieval Spanish king Alfonso X in full royal regalia.

A dignified 18th-century French portrait by Antoine Rivalz, featuring a nobleman in formal regalia.

A luminous and elegant turn-of-the-century portrait captured with spirited, painterly brushwork.

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

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

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a gentleman, captured with dignified presence and masterful technical detail.

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

An elegant 19th-century realist study of light and texture, featuring a woman in a luminous white gown.

This evocative group portrait by Francesco Hayez captures the artistic camaraderie of the Romantic era with striking psychological depth.

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

A soulful and introspective 19th-century self-portrait with a rich, moody palette and a masterful use of light.