Old World

This dramatic 17th-century Italian allegory depicts Justice with her iconic symbols in a scene of striking chiaroscuro.

An elegant equestrian portrait featuring a rider in profile atop a white horse against a vast, atmospheric landscape.

A masterpiece of tonal harmony and quiet dignity, this iconic portrait features a seated figure in a sophisticated palette of grey and black.

An elegant 18th-century conversation piece featuring David Garrick and his wife by their riverside temple.

A magnificent gathering of poultry and exotic birds rendered with the dramatic lighting and rich detail characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age scene blending dramatic classical architecture with a lively narrative and a serene coastal vista.

An intricate Baroque scene capturing the solemn coronation of Emperor Charles V in a richly detailed ceremonial setting.

This emotive Baroque oil painting captures a tender moment between the Holy Family and attending figures in a dramatic play of light and shadow.

An intimate and masterfully composed Victorian interior scene featuring a woman and child at a piano.

This striking 19th-century Orientalist painting captures the dignified presence of a young Egyptian woman amidst earthenware pottery.