Art for the Library

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

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

Two masterful character studies of an elderly man by Flemish Baroque painter Jacob Jordaens.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

A sweeping 17th-century military landscape by Peter Snayers, capturing the intricate detail of a historic siege.

A dignified and characterful oil portrait of a distinguished gentleman in a classic grey suit.

This 19th-century oil study captures the weathered textures and quiet dignity of a historic stone chapel in Gmunden.

A soul-stirring character study of an elderly craftsman rendered in a warm, earthen palette.

A richly detailed narrative scene from the Dutch Golden Age, featuring travelers in luminous attire resting against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

This warm and expressive oil study captures the lively yet quiet atmosphere of a traditional nineteenth-century classroom.

An evocative 17th-century masterwork capturing a musician in profile, rendered with dramatic light and rich, earthy textures.