Old World

An authoritative and elegant 19th-century portrait of a Spanish diplomat in full regalia.

A luminous and elegant Belle Époque portrait of the legendary French writer Colette.

An elegant 19th-century French portrait featuring a distinguished gentleman in formal attire.

A dignified 17th-century portrait of a nobleman in polished black armor with striking orange accents.

An elegant 19th-century self-portrait of Philippe Peyrane, capturing the artist with the tools of his trade.

A dignified and soul-searching late-career portrait by Rembrandt, capturing the quiet strength of age.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a woman in shimmering white silk against a moody, twilight landscape.

A dramatic Romanticist depiction of Mary, Queen of Scots, asserting her innocence upon hearing her death sentence.

A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a striking blue coat, rendered with the masterful technique of Joshua Reynolds.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Vice-Admiral John Graydon, captured with masterful lighting and classical dignity.

This evocative 1908 portrait captures a sense of quiet intensity through bold, expressive brushwork and dramatic lighting.

A luminous 17th-century portrait by Peter Lely capturing the elegant poise and shimmering silk textures of a Baroque noblewoman.