Old World

This dramatic 18th-century historical painting depicts Saint Louis receiving emissaries within a grand vaulted hall.

A dignified 17th-century Spanish court portrait featuring dramatic contrast and rich textures.

A magnificent Regency-era portrait of Pope Pius VII, captured with the luminous color and elegant poise characteristic of Sir Thomas Lawrence.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a sophisticated palette of deep reds and earthy browns.

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.

A stately historical scene capturing the formal entry of the Senate into Hamburg City Hall in 1897.

A masterpiece of 17th-century French portraiture depicting the Jabach family in a setting of refined intellectual luxury.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young nobleman in traditional Zeman costume.

This intricate 17th-century painting captures the grand scale and dramatic energy of a historic public gathering in Antwerp.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

A dignified mid-19th century portrait of James Knox Polk, characterized by its dramatic use of light and rich red tones.

A striking 17th-century portrait of Archbishop Louis de Vervins, captured with dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.