Old World

A dramatic 17th-century portrait of a man holding a mask, featuring rich textures and striking chiaroscuro.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait of a young gentleman, captured with soft light and rich tonal contrast.

An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A majestic portrait of Emperor Franz Joseph I captured in his striking hussar uniform by Philip de László.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and exquisite detail in period costume.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man with a steady gaze, captured with masterful lighting and painterly detail.

A striking and dignified late-career portrait of King Philip IV by the Spanish master Diego Velázquez.

An iconic full-length portrait of George Washington, capturing the dignified presence of America's first president.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, depicted in ceremonial armor with refined detail.

A sophisticated 19th-century oil portrait of a man, rendered in a dramatic, dark palette.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

This evocative 1908 portrait by Robert Henri captures a distinguished gentleman with a remarkable white beard and piercing blue eyes.