Nobility

  • Sibylle of Cleves (1526)

    Sibylle of Cleves (1526)

    Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, 1472–1553)

    A poised noblewoman gazes from the canvas, her intricate headdress framing a face of quiet resolve. The rich fabrics and delicate jewelry speak of status, yet her direct stare holds something unreadable—a hint of defiance beneath the expected decorum of 16th-century German aristocracy.

  • Elizabeth,Countess of Effingham (c. 1797)

    Elizabeth,Countess of Effingham (c. 1797)

    Benjamin West (American, unknown)

    Elizabeth, Countess of Effingham gazes past the viewer, her ermine-trimmed robe cascading in rich folds. The pale glow of pearls at her throat contrasts with the dark, severe elegance of her attire—a noblewoman caught between regal poise and private contemplation.

  • Luise Eisner, spätere Fürstin Odescalchi (1926)

    Luise Eisner, spätere Fürstin Odescalchi (1926)

    John Quincy Adams (Austrian, 1873–1933)

    Luise Eisner gazes past the viewer, her poised elegance hinting at a world beyond the frame. The soft drape of her gown contrasts with the sharp intelligence in her eyes—a woman caught between who she was and the title she would inherit.

  • Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

    Mrs. Horton, Later Viscountess Maynard

    Sir Joshua Reynolds (English, 1723–1792)

    A luminous portrait blending elegance with intimacy, where delicate brushwork and thoughtful expression transcend time.

  • Françoise-Marguerite de Sévigné, comtesse de Grignan (1648-1705) (1669)

    Françoise-Marguerite de Sévigné, comtesse de Grignan (1648-1705) (1669)

    Pierre Mignard (French, 1612–1695)

    A luminous portrait of aristocratic grace, blending delicate textures with quiet introspection.

  • Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1865-1932)

    Portrait of Lady Agnew of Lochnaw (1865-1932)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A mesmerizing portrait blending elegance and spontaneity, where light, texture, and gaze converge to reveal quiet charisma.

  • Portrait Of Millicent Leveson-Gower, Duchess Of Sutherland (1867-1955) (1904)

    Portrait Of Millicent Leveson-Gower, Duchess Of Sutherland (1867-1955) (1904)

    John Singer Sargent (American, 1856-1925)

    A luminous portrait blending grandeur and intimacy, capturing the duchess’s elegance and quiet strength through Sargent’s masterful brushwork.