Old World Portraits
Vasco da Gama
António Manuel da Fonseca
A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.
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
King Charles I
Unknown Artist
A dignified 18th-century portrait of King Charles I in armor, rendered in the classic style of Anthony van Dyck.
Old World Portraits
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
William Hoare
A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.
Old World Portraits
Wilhelm Kempe
Charles-Édouard Boutibonne
An intensely focused 19th-century portrait of a man set against a dramatic, textured crimson backdrop.
Old World Portraits
Simón Bolívar
José Gil de Castro
A striking 19th-century portrait of the South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar in ornate military dress.
Old World Portraits
Colonel Guy Johnson and Karonghyontye
Benjamin West
An iconic 1776 portrait by Benjamin West depicting a British colonel and a Mohawk leader in rich, textured detail.
Old World Portraits
Admiral George Churchill
Godfrey Kneller
A stately 18th-century portrait of Admiral George Churchill, characterized by rich crimson velvet and masterful brushwork.