Old World

A tender 19th-century double portrait of two sisters by the French Academic master William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in traditional formal attire with a striking white ruff.

An intimate profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation in luminous light.

An evocative 19th-century oil portrait of a young man in a straw hat, captured with sensitive realism.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a man in traditional Ottoman attire, characterized by exquisite detail and a commanding presence.

An elegant and intimate Victorian double portrait capturing a quiet moment of sibling connection.

An evocative late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and a contemplative gaze.

An evocative military portrait featuring strong contrast and painterly brushwork.

A refined 17th-century Dutch portrait capturing the delicate textures of lace, pearls, and velvet.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a prior in luminous white robes, masterfully executed by Theodoor van Thulden.

An elegant 17th-century self-portrait of the Dutch master Paulus Moreelse.

This elegant 1848 oil portrait by Peter Michal Bohúň captures a woman in a refined dark dress with exquisite lace detailing.