Old World

This 1806 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of Thomas Paine in a classic, scholarly style.

This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a woman in a voluminous silk gown set against a soft, atmospheric landscape.

A magnificent, full-length royal portrait of Charles X in his grand coronation regalia.

An elegant Impressionist portrait featuring soft brushwork and a luminous, warm palette.

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.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a Bavarian electress, rendered with exquisite detail in lace and silk.

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

An elegant Regency double portrait capturing two sisters engaged in a musical performance with guitar and piano.

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

An elegant 17th-century portrait capturing a couple in exquisite satin and embroidered garments within a grand garden setting.