Old World

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait of a young man in exquisite attire set against a dramatic red backdrop and naval scene.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of thoughtful dignity through warm tones and soft lighting.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a naval officer and scientist, featuring intricate maritime and cartographic details.

This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical King Solomon amidst a gathering of attendants and precious offerings.

A commanding 18th-century portrait of a naval officer in gleaming armor against a dramatic maritime backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

This 1817 oil portrait by John Wesley Jarvis captures the dignified presence of a gentleman in classic Regency-era attire.

An elegant 18th-century portrait by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun, capturing a gentle, lifelike expression.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring a man with cascading dark curls and a steady, direct gaze.

A dignified 17th-century Flemish portrait featuring a striking white ruff collar against a deep, moody background.

A heroic and dignified portrait of a young lieutenant in full Napoleonic regalia beside his mount.

A masterful 19th-century portrait capturing the intense and thoughtful gaze of the Danish painter Johan Thomas Lundbye.