Old World

A striking 19th-century portrait of an Andean dweller holding a ceremonial ceramic vessel.

An elegant 18th-century profile portrait of a woman engaged in quiet reflection and writing.

This 1806 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of Thomas Paine in a classic, scholarly style.

An elegant 19th-century realist study of light and texture, featuring a woman in a luminous white gown.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a Bavarian electress, rendered with exquisite detail in lace and silk.

A masterpiece of the Danish Golden Age, this intimate family portrait captures the refined elegance of a 19th-century interior.

An elegant Regency double portrait capturing two sisters engaged in a musical performance with guitar and piano.

An elegant 17th-century portrait capturing a couple in exquisite satin and embroidered garments within a grand garden setting.

An elegant 17th-century portrait capturing the refined grace and elaborate fashion of the Venetian Renaissance.

An exquisite 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring intricate gold embroidery and a delicate lace millstone ruff.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of a young shepherd boy by the renowned court painter Sir Peter Lely.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a woman, featuring delicate lace details and the soft luminosity of traditional French oil painting.