Old World

This 1817 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of a gentleman in classic Regency-era attire.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, capturing a gentle, lifelike expression.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a man with cascading dark curls and a steady, direct gaze.

A masterful 17th-century self-portrait featuring Rembrandt's signature use of chiaroscuro and profound psychological depth.

A dignified 17th-century Flemish portrait featuring a striking white ruff collar against a deep, moody background.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young woman holding a masquerade mask and a cluster of cherries.

A masterful 19th-century historical scene capturing Christopher Columbus before the Spanish royal court in rich, academic detail.

A heroic and dignified portrait of a young lieutenant in full Napoleonic regalia beside his mount.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait by Gilbert Stuart, capturing the refined grace of a prominent socialite.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the Seneca orator and leader Sagoyewatha, also known as Red Jacket.

A tender and grand 18th-century portrait of a mother with her children, accented by dramatic red silk and a colorful macaw.