Old World

A striking and moody theatrical portrait by Édouard Manet, capturing the intensity of the tragic stage.

A striking late 19th-century self-portrait featuring dramatic chiaroscuro and theatrical historical costume.

A grand 17th-century Dutch double portrait featuring a prince in gleaming ceremonial armor and a noblewoman in elegant black lace.

An imposing and masterful portrait of the Marquess of Londonderry in full coronation regalia, painted by John Singer Sargent.

An expressive Mannerist portrait of St. Simon, characterized by dramatic lighting and a sense of profound scholarly contemplation.

A magnificent full-length portrait of Queen Mary of Teck, captured in her royal coronation splendor.

A bold and sophisticated 18th-century portrait characterized by dramatic color contrast and elegant execution.

A majestic full-length portrait of the Earl of Sandwich by Thomas Gainsborough, set against the backdrop of Greenwich.

An intimate and masterful self-portrait by Joaquín Sorolla, defined by its striking use of light and shadow.

A masterful double portrait by Rembrandt capturing a moment of interaction between a shipbuilder and his wife.

This dramatic 18th-century character study captures a figure in a spectacular, jewel-encrusted turban with vibrant blue plumage.

A striking 19th-century portrait of the Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, rendered in rich tones of crimson and gold.