Art for the Library

A compelling 18th-century self-portrait of Francisco Goya at work, featuring a direct gaze and masterful chiaroscuro.

A masterful wax crayon study capturing the dignified presence of an elderly woman in soft, dramatic lighting.

A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.

A somber and evocative portrait study from Van Gogh's Nuenen period, featuring a woman in a distinctive green cap.

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

A masterfully atmospheric scene of quiet contemplation and monastic life in a vaulted chamber.

A classic 17th-century European oil portrait featuring a dignified man in formal dark attire.

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.