Old World Portraits
Archduke Francis of Austria as a Child
Anton Raphael Mengs
An exquisite 18th-century royal portrait showcasing luminous blue satin and masterful neoclassical technique.
Ornamental Decorative
Pattern-rich and embellished works with visual richness and flourish.
Ornate detail, layered pattern, and rich finish make this look expressive, decorative, and full of flourish.
Old World Portraits
Doña María de la Luz Padilla y Cervantes
Miguel Cabrera
A magnificent 18th-century portrait of a Mexican noblewoman, showcasing exquisite detail in her floral patterned gown and jewelry.
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Flowers and a Violin
Jean-Jacques Bachelier
An elegant 18th-century still life arrangement featuring a floral bouquet, a violin, and various fruits on a stone ledge.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Venus and Adonis
François Lemoyne
An elegant Rococo masterpiece capturing the tender tension between love and the hunt through soft colors and dynamic movement.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Virgin of Carmen and the Souls of Purgatory with St. Joseph and the Prophet Elijah
Juan Francisco de Aguilera
A dramatic 18th-century Mexican Baroque masterpiece depicting divine intercession for the souls in purgatory.