Old World

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

This 18th-century portrait captures the commanding presence of an Ottoman Janissary Aga in full ceremonial dress.

This classic Dutch Golden Age portrait features a gentleman in a wide-brimmed hat and intricate lace collar.

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

A dignified 18th-century monochrome portrait of a naval captain in a decorative uniform.

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

A stunning 17th-century Dutch portrait showcasing the intricate lace and dignified character of the Golden Age.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

An elegant 17th-century monochrome portrait of a gentleman in formal attire.

An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of Lord Lyttelton in formal regalia.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a young man, captured with the soft, luminous brushwork characteristic of Thomas Gainsborough.

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