Art for the Library

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

An intricate and symbolic 17th-century portrait of Tsarevna Sophia Alekseyevna, blending royal portraiture with imperial heraldry.

An exquisite 17th-century architectural study of Amsterdam's old town hall, captured with the meticulous precision and luminous light characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.

A masterful Baroque portrait of the Greek philosopher Democritus, captured with Jusepe de Ribera's signature dramatic lighting.

This exquisite Jaipur miniature captures a moment of spiritual instruction with refined detail and a vibrant palette.

A masterpiece of 19th-century Orientalist painting, depicting a vibrant scene of rug trading in a sun-drenched courtyard.

A striking 17th-century aerial perspective of the historic Siamese capital of Ayutthaya.

An elegant 18th-century architectural study of Windsor Castle's terrace overlooking the sprawling English countryside.

A commanding mid-19th-century portrait of General Ulysses S. Grant in military uniform.

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

A poignant masterpiece of Norwegian Naturalism by Christian Krohg, capturing the cold reality of 19th-century urban life.

A grand 19th-century oil painting capturing the solemnity and architectural splendor of a traditional French procession.