Art for the Library

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in a rich black dress with delicate lace details.

A dignified 17th-century portrait of a scholarly figure, characterized by its soulful expression and dramatic chiaroscuro.

A detailed 19th-century historical depiction of Christiaan Huygens demonstrating his invention of the pendulum clock.

An intimate and atmospheric 1879 oil portrait by Peder Severin Krøyer, capturing the pensive gaze of French painter Alfred Guillou.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of the artist Adriaen van Ostade by Dutch master Frans Hals.

A stately 18th-century British portrait of a nobleman in a powdered wig and velvet attire.

A striking animal study by Dutch master Jan Weenix featuring a peacock and peahen against a rich, dark backdrop.

A dramatic scene of quiet devotion set within the sweeping, sun-drenched ruins of the Roman Colosseum.

A charming and dignified 17th-century genre scene by Antoine Le Nain depicting children absorbed in a game of cards.

A masterful monochromatic study by Rembrandt capturing a dramatic biblical narrative through his signature use of light and shadow.

A dignified 17th-century portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a scholarly figure with expressive detail.