Art for the Library

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

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luminous blue shawl, set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

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

An elegant Gilded Age portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing Mrs. Ernest Hills in a striking black gown with intricate lace detail.

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reclining amidst the ruins of the Roman Campagna.

An evocative 19th-century portrait of Salome captured with luminous detail and emotional depth.

A stately and dignified turn-of-the-century portrait of William McKinley.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a British Admiral in full naval regalia.

This dignified 1810 portrait captures the character and intensity of its subject through masterful realism.

A dignified Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the character and presence of a mature woman in traditional 17th-century attire.

This 1670 masterpiece by Johannes Vermeer is a rare example of his allegorical work, combining domestic realism with profound religious symbolism.

A dignified full-length portrait of King James I, showcasing the elaborate fashion and regalia of the 17th-century English court.