Historical Figure Paintings

Browse free public domain historical figure artworks, paintings, illustrations, and museum pieces.

Portrait of Mary Barry by Gilbert Stuart.

Mary Barry

Gilbert Stuart

Huáscar Inca, oil on canvas by an unidentified artist

Huáscar Inca (Waskar Inka)

Unidentified artist

Portrait of a gentleman in a dark doublet with a lace collar, possibly Prince Rupert, by Anthony van Dyck.

Portrait of a Gentleman (formerly called the 1st Earl of Craven, possibly Prince Rupert)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Cornelis ten Hove by Nicolaes Maes, showcasing a gentleman in a dark attire.

Portrait of Cornelis ten Hove

Nicolaes Maes

This painting depicts a historical figure in a moment of contemplation before a tragic decision.

Danjō Matsunaga Hisahide before His Suicide

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A depiction of Saint Jerome by Jacques Callot.

Saint Jerome

Jacques Callot

A portrait of a bearded man in a coat, with hands clasped, by Guercino.

Bärtiger Mann im Mantel nach rechts, die Hände übereinander gelegt

Guercino

A striking portrait of a man by Paolo Veronese, showcasing rich colors and detailed textures.

Portrait of a Man

Paolo Veronese

Portrait of Ann Calvert Stuart Robinson by Gilbert Stuart.

Ann Calvert Stuart Robinson (Mrs. William Robinson)

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of Niels Ryberg by Jens Juel showcases a distinguished figure in a refined setting.

Portræt af Niels Ryberg

Jens Juel

Portrait of Willem Hartigsvelt, oil painting by Pieter van der Werff

Portrait of Willem Hartigsvelt, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1657

Pieter van der Werff

Portrait of Nicholas Rockox by Anthony van Dyck showcases the artist's skill in capturing personality.

Portrait Of Nicholas Rockox

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Commodore Thomas Macdonough by Gilbert Stuart.

Commodore Thomas Macdonough

Gilbert Stuart

Portrait of John Randolph by Gilbert Stuart.

John Randolph

Gilbert Stuart

The Tokugawa Princess Yōhime by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi is a captivating portrait of a historical figure.

The Tokugawa Princess Yōhime

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Portrait of Charles Francis Adams, oil on canvas by William Morris Hunt

Charles Francis Adams (1807-1886)

William Morris Hunt

Yamato Takeru no Mikoto by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicts a legendary Japanese hero.

Yamato Takeru no Mikoto

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Portrait of John Shaw by Gilbert Stuart.

John Shaw

Gilbert Stuart

A portrait of Kibi Daijin seated at a Chinese table by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

Kibi Daijin Seated at a Chinese Table

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

A historical depiction of Minamoto no Tametomo wielding a bow.

Minamoto no Tametomo with a Bow

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Portrait of Paulus Aemelius by Angelica Kauffmann.

Paulus Aemelius

Angelica Kauffmann

Portrait of Jervoise Clarke-Jervoise by Francis Wheatley.

Jervoise Clarke-Jervoise (1734-1808)

Francis Wheatley

Portrait of Marcus Tullius Cicero by Peter Paul Rubens.

Marcus Tullius Cicero

Peter Paul Rubens

Portrait of Pietro Aretino, etching by Wenceslaus Hollar

Portret van Pietro Aretino

Wenceslaus Hollar

Portrait of Nell Gwynne by Peter Cross, Baroque oil painting featuring a woman with a radiant face.

Portrait of Nell Gwynne (supposedly)

Peter Cross

Portrait of Petrus Koninks by Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst.

Portret van Petrus Koninks, naar links

Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst

Portrait of Christopher Gore, oil on canvas by John Trumbull

Christopher Gore (1758-1827)

John Trumbull

A portrait of Alexander by Adolf Schrödter, showcasing detailed facial features and rich colors.

Alexander

Adolf Schrödter

A portrait of George, Baron Goring, showcasing the elegance of Baroque portraiture.

Portrait Of George, Baron Goring (1608-1657)

Anthony van Dyck

Portrait of Raffaele Raggi by Anthony van Dyck.

The Prefect Raffaele Raggi

Anthony van Dyck

A portrait of W.G. van Neyenhoff by Nicolaas van der Waay.

De heer W.G. van Neyenhoff, commissaris in effecten

Nicolaas van der Waay

This painting depicts a man in formal attire, showcasing the style of the Dutch Golden Age.

De heer Schlüter, afslager bij Mensing

Nicolaas van der Waay

Portrait of Wilhelmine Bertouch by Jens Juel showcases a detailed depiction of a lady-in-waiting.

Portrait Of Wilhelmine Bertouch, Lady-In-Waiting

Jens Juel

Execution scene of Thomas Wentworth, etching by Wenceslaus Hollar

Executie van Thomas Wentworth, 1e graaf van Strafford, 1641

Wenceslaus Hollar

This artwork depicts Taira no Kiyomori, a prominent figure in Japanese history.

Taira no Kiyomori

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Portrait of Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria by Franz von Stuck.

Prinzregent Luitpold von Bayern

Franz von Stuck

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus by Adolf Schrödter.

Nicolaus Copernicus

Adolf Schrödter

Portrait of Captain Stevens by Francis Wheatley.

Captain Stevens

Francis Wheatley

A young man in ornate armor riding a spirited horse, set against a wooded landscape.

The Polish Rider

Anthony van Dyck

This painting depicts Countess Anna Joachima Danneskiold-Laurvigen in an elegant dress.

Countess Anna Joachima Danneskiold-Laurvigen, née Ahlefeldt

Jens Juel