Old World

An intimate profile study of the Danish author Henrik Pontoppidan, rendered with Peder Severin Krøyer's characteristic luminous brushwork.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a noblewoman in a shimmering silk gown accompanied by a pet spaniel.

A refined 17th-century portrait of a young boy, showcasing elegant period costume and masterful lighting.

A striking Neoclassical portrait of writer Antoine-Vincent Arnault, capturing a moment of intellectual repose with his loyal companion.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a military officer by the renowned British artist George Romney.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified character of an elderly sitter with lively brushwork.

An elegant 18th-century portrait showcasing the refined textures of velvet and ornate gold embroidery.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the novelist Sir Walter Scott amidst the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands.

A refined 1812 portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing a gentleman in a crisp white cravat against a soft twilight horizon.

An elegant 18th-century oil portrait of a woman in a deep crimson wrap.

A refined 18th-century portrait featuring a gentleman in a striking blue coat set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a finely detailed grey gown and lace headpiece.