Old World

An elegant 18th-century royal portrait capturing the opulent fashion of the French court.

A sophisticated Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring delicate lace work and a serene landscape background.

This 1841 oil portrait depicts French diplomat Achille Rouen in full official regalia against the stunning backdrop of 19th-century Rio de Janeiro.

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

An elegant 1893 portrait by John Singer Sargent capturing a moment of refined poise and contemplative intensity.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of the famed French aristocrat and writer, the Marquise de Sévigné.

An elegant mid-19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the subject's gentle expression with luminous brushwork.

A refined 18th-century portrait capturing the elegance of a lady in a shimmering silk gown.

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

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous white satin gown.

A dignified, painterly portrait of Major-General Sir David Watson by renowned artist William Orpen.

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