Serene Quiet

This 1735 ink-on-paper painting by Wang Shishen captures the resilient beauty of winter plum blossoms through masterful calligraphic brushwork.

This 18th-century Italian landscape captures an idyllic pastoral moment under the shade of a magnificent tree.

A tender and quiet scene of a young man intently blowing a soap bubble from a window.

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

A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.

A masterful 1773 oil painting by William Hodges capturing the atmospheric beauty of Fare Harbour on the island of Huahine.

This serene maritime painting captures an ornate sailing vessel resting in calm, hazy waters.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian cityscape capturing the architectural splendor and daily canal life of the Rio dei Mendicanti.

A charming 18th-century portrait of a young girl in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat, set against an atmospheric sky.

An atmospheric 18th-century marine painting depicting a British naval squadron at anchor in the tranquil waters of St. Lucia.