Old World

This 1783 self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux captures a candid, humorous moment of human exhaustion with masterful theatricality.

A striking Baroque portrait of the young French king in gleaming armor, reflecting power and classical elegance.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in elaborate attire against a dramatic crimson backdrop.

A distinguished 18th-century military portrait of Sir Archibald Campbell by George Romney.

A majestic 19th-century formal portrait featuring a distinguished gentleman in a bold scarlet and gold robe.

A striking mid-19th-century self-portrait of Marius Cazeneuve in full military regalia.

A majestic full-length portrait of Louis XVI in his ornate coronation robes, captured with masterful detail by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.

An intimate and spirited profile portrait of Australian artist Arthur 'Smike' Streeton, captured with masterful impressionistic brushwork.

An authoritative 17th-century portrait of the Sun King, Louis XIV, depicted in ceremonial armor.

A magnificent grand-scale portrait by John Singleton Copley, capturing the elegance and status of the Fitch family in the early 19th century.

A bold and sophisticated 18th-century portrait characterized by dramatic color contrast and elegant execution.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.