Old World

A tender and intimate double portrait of two women engaged in quiet study by German painter Hans Thoma.

A quiet and contemplative late 19th-century portrait defined by its masterful use of deep shadows and warm, focused light.

An elegant and atmospheric 19th-century French portrait of a woman in black, set against a deep, moody background.

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

A luminous study of light and quiet domesticity by the Dutch Master Johannes Vermeer.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Marie Antoinette, capturing a soft and informal moment in a white muslin gown.

An engaging early 20th-century portrait capturing the intricate details of traditional Slovak folk dress.

This charming Flemish Baroque portrait captures a young girl in a fine lace dress accompanied by a small lapdog.

A warm and engaging late 18th-century portrait featuring soft lighting and rich textures.

An intimate and psychologically rich 19th-century portrait by Edgar Degas, featuring a sophisticated palette of warm earth tones and subtle domestic detail.

A charming and elegant 18th-century French portrait of a noblewoman and her pet cat.

An intimate and sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a woman enveloped in a plush fur collar.