Old World

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a courtly figure in Faizabad, rendered with exquisite detail in jewelry and textiles.

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a woman in a luminous copper-toned gown and a crisp white bonnet.

An ethereal 1903 oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer, capturing a young woman with a luminous, soulful presence.

A magnificent 17th-century Flemish group portrait capturing a family in elegant period dress with remarkable detail.

A magnificent 17th-century group portrait capturing a family in their finest attire, rich with texture and warm human connection.

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of socialite Juliette Récamier reclining in an elegant white gown.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Thomas Gainsborough featuring a young boy set against a lush, atmospheric landscape.

A refined 18th-century family portrait by Thomas Gainsborough, blending aristocratic grace with the natural beauty of the English countryside.

This 18th-century masterpiece by Joshua Reynolds captures the refined elegance of Lady Bampfylde in a soft, atmospheric landscape.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a contemplative woman in Venice, rendered with soft light and rich texture.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a lady in a shimmering embroidered gown, capturing a moment of quiet grace.