Old World Portraits
Marie Antoinette and Her Children
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
A landmark of French royal portraiture, this piece depicts Marie Antoinette with her children in a scene of maternal dignity and courtly splendor.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Death of Cleopatra
Antoine Rivalz
A powerful 18th-century depiction of the Death of Cleopatra, featuring striking chiaroscuro and rich, luminous drapery.