Old World

A dignified Dutch Golden Age portrait of a musician, captured with masterful light and shadow.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

A dignified historical portrait of a man in rich crimson robes, set against a luminous gold backdrop.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age group portrait by Frans Hals, capturing a group of regents in a moment of quiet, formal discussion.

This 1829 portrait by John Neagle depicts the American architect William Strickland with a dignified expression and tools of his trade.

A masterful example of Dutch Golden Age portraiture, this study of light and character brings a touch of Old World gravity to any space.

An elegant 18th-century self-portrait of Johann Heinrich Tischbein, captured with dignified presence and exquisite detail in the lace and gold-work.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a man in a shimmering crimson robe set against a classical garden backdrop.

A striking and soulful portrait by El Greco, capturing the intellectual presence of Fray Hortensio Félix Paravicino.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a cleric, featuring striking contrast and a luminous gold ground.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a man with a gentle expression and powdered curls.

A masterful 17th-century double portrait capturing a moment of quiet dignity and connection.