Historical Art

  • Love’s Jewelled Fetter (The Betrothal Ring)

    Love’s Jewelled Fetter (The Betrothal Ring)

    Lawrence Alma-Tadema (English, 1836–1912)

    A luminous portrayal of an ancient betrothal, where a ring becomes the focal point of emotion and opulence.

  • Le billet doux (1915)

    Le billet doux (1915)

    Edmund Blair Leighton (English, 1853–1922)

    A woman clutches a secret letter at dusk, her expression a mix of hope and hesitation, framed by opulent shadows.

  • The Sultan Going Out

    The Sultan Going Out

    Maurice Romberg de Vaucorbeil (French, 1860–1940)

    A vibrant depiction of a sultan’s procession, rich with detail and ceremonial splendor, blending authority with quiet introspection.