Old World

An evocative portrait of an elderly man, captured in a moment of quiet contemplation with masterful light and shadow.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait by Jacques-Louis David, featuring an architect in a vibrant red coat amidst his tools of trade.

A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman by Gottfried Lindauer.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait featuring a striking interplay of light and shadow.

An evocative and masterful portrait of the legendary Scottish fiddler Niel Gow by Sir Henry Raeburn.

A dignified self-portrait of the American artist Benjamin West, captured with striking chiaroscuro and rich, warm tones.

A poignant and masterful 17th-century portrait of a woman, rendered with exquisite detail and sensitivity.

An incredibly detailed 18th-century portrait capturing the character and texture of the sitter's features and attire.

A classic 17th-century European oil portrait featuring a dignified man in formal dark attire.

A charming Georgian-era group portrait featuring children in a grand, atmospheric interior.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a scholar or cultural leader.

An evocative 18th-century French portrait of a young boy with his sketchbook, rendered in a soft, luminous style.