Old World

A striking 19th-century self-portrait featuring the artist's intense gaze and masterful use of light and shadow.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined attire, rendered with masterful light and classical detail.

A regal 19th-century portrait of María Francisca de Braganza adorned in elaborate ruby jewelry.

An intimate and luminous double portrait of Eleanor and Rosalba Peale, capturing a moment of sisterly affection and artistic pursuit.

This elegant Neoclassical portrait captures a young boy in a thoughtful pose against a soft, atmospheric landscape.

A dignified 18th-century French portrait by Antoine Rivalz, featuring a nobleman in formal regalia.

This charming 19th-century portrait captures the youthful innocence and rosy-cheeked vitality of three siblings.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional attire, characterized by soft light and refined detail.

This 1806 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of Thomas Paine in a classic, scholarly style.

A magnificent, full-length royal portrait of Charles X in his grand coronation regalia.

This evocative group portrait by Francesco Hayez captures the artistic camaraderie of the Romantic era with striking psychological depth.

A masterpiece of the Danish Golden Age, this intimate family portrait captures the refined elegance of a 19th-century interior.