Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Arab
Hippolyte Lazerges
An evocative profile portrait of a man in traditional North African attire, captured in a moment of contemplative gaze.
Old World
Heritage-rich works with formality and depth.
Portraiture, heritage detail, and classical composition make this style feel storied, refined, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait at the Age of 60
Lorenz Strauch
A dignified 1614 self-portrait by Lorenz Strauch, featuring the striking contrast of a starched ruff collar and the tools of the artist's trade.
Old World Portraits
Napoleon in Egypt
Jean-Léon Gérôme
An iconic 19th-century portrait by Jean-Léon Gérôme depicting Napoleon Bonaparte during his historic Egyptian campaign.
Old World Portraits
Portrait of Jean de la Chambre
Frans Hals
A masterfully executed Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the character and dignity of its subject with lively, confident brushwork.