Old World

An elegant Dutch Golden Age double portrait capturing a tender moment between a mother and child.

A masterfully executed Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the character and dignity of its subject with lively, confident brushwork.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional formal attire, featuring exquisite lace detailing.

A luminous and elegant Belle Époque portrait of the legendary French writer Colette.

An elegant 19th-century self-portrait of Philippe Peyrane, capturing the artist with the tools of his trade.

A dignified and soul-searching late-career portrait by Rembrandt, capturing the quiet strength of age.

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.