Old World Portraits
Peaceful Spring Message (Ping'an Chunxin tu)
Giuseppe Castiglione
A striking portrait of two figures amidst slender bamboo stalks, set against a vibrant lapis blue backdrop.
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.
Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
The Singer Faustina Bordoni with a Musical Score
Rosalba Carriera
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of the celebrated soprano Faustina Bordoni by Rosalba Carriera.