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 dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman set against a rich crimson backdrop.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a gentleman, captured with dignified presence and masterful technical detail.

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

An elegant turn-of-the-century portrait of a woman holding a golden goblet, characterized by luminous skin tones and rich, warm colors.

A dramatic 17th-century portrait of Saint Augustine, captured in a moment of divine inspiration with striking chiaroscuro lighting.

A captivating Flemish masterpiece depicting the artist's children in exquisite period costume.

An elegant 19th-century realist study of light and texture, featuring a woman in a luminous white gown.

A stately 18th-century portrait of Admiral George Churchill, characterized by rich crimson velvet and masterful brushwork.

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