Old World

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the bustling maritime life and grand architecture of the Grand Canal.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of writer Antoine-Vincent Arnault, capturing a moment of intellectual repose with his loyal companion.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, characterized by its meticulous detail and steady gaze.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a military officer by the renowned British artist George Romney.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified character of an elderly sitter with lively brushwork.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a young man set against a verdant landscape.

An elegant Regency-era portrait of a woman in a white turban and gown, characterized by soft lighting and a dark, atmospheric background.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the novelist Sir Walter Scott amidst the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

A masterful Goya portrait capturing a Spanish statesman in ornate official dress against a dark, atmospheric background.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

A commanding 17th-century portrait of Rudolf von Colloredo, capturing the grand scale and dramatic lighting of the Baroque era.

An expressive 1885 oil portrait by Aimé Morot depicting the French actor Jules Laroche in an ornate stage costume.