Art for the Library

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, featuring masterful brushwork and a bold, classical silhouette.

A poignant and atmospheric scene of coastal life, capturing a moment of collective concern beneath a dramatic storm-swept sky.

A refined Dutch Golden Age still life capturing a modest meal with masterful attention to texture and light.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, captured with soft light and elegant detail.

This dramatic Dutch Golden Age painting captures a pivotal biblical moment with rich textures and expressive figures.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures a nobleman in rich, fur-trimmed attire with intricate gold detailing.

An elegant 17th-century French portrait featuring a woman in a striking red beret and blue mantle.

An elegant 18th-century pencil portrait of a gentleman on parchment.

A romantic 18th-century view of Chepstow Castle overlooking a tranquil river.

This dramatic 17th-century painting captures a musician in a moment of quiet focus, rendered with striking light and shadow.

A charming and detailed genre scene by Pietro Longhi depicting a moment of social interaction in 18th-century Venice.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century portrait engraving of the Italian dramatist Vittorio Alfieri.