Old World

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a noble youth in a richly embroidered red coat and elaborate lace.

A regal 19th-century full-length portrait of King William I, resplendent in a crimson ermine-lined mantle.

A striking Dutch Golden Age portrait showcasing luminous pink satin and intricate lace against a warm, neutral background.

An impressive Dutch Golden Age group portrait featuring civic guardsmen in ornate uniforms with distinctive blue sashes and feathered hats.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a cardinal, featuring a bold red palette and a dignified presence.

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

An elegant Baroque portrait of a military commander in gleaming ceremonial armor.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

A commanding full-length portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte in his private study, captured with Neoclassical precision.

An elegant and commanding portrait of Mrs. Adrian Iselin, captured with the masterful brushwork of John Singer Sargent.

A majestic and detailed formal portrait of the Qianlong Emperor in full ceremonial court attire.

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