Old World

This 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough features a dignified gentleman rendered with luminous skin tones and masterful brushwork.

A dignified and technically masterful self-portrait by the celebrated Venetian Rococo artist Rosalba Carriera.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a young boy, traditionally identified as the musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a noblewoman featuring intricate lace and a striking jeweled hat.

This 18th-century portrait captures a dignified woman in a classic colonial setting, holding a small book.

A charming and intimate 19th-century portrait of a young boy with a soulful gaze.

An elegant early 19th-century portrait of a woman with a gentle expression and refined style.

A dignified and atmospheric portrait of an older woman, rendered with bold, expressive brushwork.

An elegant and moody double portrait capturing a refined, contemplative moment in a sophisticated turn-of-the-century style.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the scholar Jean-François Champollion, captured with a warm, atmospheric glow.

A graceful early 19th-century portrait of a woman adorned with delicate black lace.

A refined and expressive oil portrait featuring luminous lighting and confident, impressionistic brushwork.