Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in Court Dress
Giuseppe Castiglione
A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Old World Portraits
Lord of Gruuthuse
Albrecht De Vriendt
A striking 19th-century portrait of a nobleman rendered in vivid crimson against a shimmering gold field.
Old World Portraits
Émile Dehelly en Costume de Scène
Maxime Maufra
An expressive portrait of French actor Émile Dehelly in stage costume, rendered with vibrant, impressionistic brushwork.
Old World Portraits
The Earl of Dalhousie
John Singer Sargent
An elegant turn-of-the-century portrait by John Singer Sargent featuring a young man in a striking white suit.