Old World

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a British officer by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a striking red uniform and a faithful canine companion.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait featuring a couple in lavish period attire against a dramatic red curtain.

An authoritative 17th-century portrait of King Charles I, showcasing the detailed regalia and fashion of the Stuart court.

A masterpiece of Baroque portraiture capturing the intense presence of Pope Innocent X in a symphony of reds.

An elegant 17th-century royal portrait featuring a noblewoman in a striking red gown with rich ermine accents.

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

An opulent 18th-century portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud, featuring a dramatic play of crimson silk and fine textures.

An commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer, rendered with the elegant brushwork of George Romney.

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

A majestic Romantic masterpiece by Eugène Delacroix depicting the Sultan of Morocco in a grand royal procession.