Art for the Library

A dramatic, shadowy interior scene captured with striking chiaroscuro and an atmospheric, limited palette.

A dramatic Late Renaissance depiction of a divine vision appearing to a scholarly saint in his study.

An evocative character study of a bearded man, captured in a moody, low-light realist style.

An intricate 18th-century trompe l'oeil masterwork featuring pistols and letters pinned to a rustic wooden board.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

A characterful 19th-century portrait of a man in a top hat, rendered with expressive, earthy brushwork.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

A sophisticated 19th-century portrait of a painter, captured with dignified presence and masterful technical detail.

A dignified portrait of the celebrated American landscape painter George Inness in his studio.