Art for the Library

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

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

A masterfully detailed 18th-century satirical scene by William Hogarth depicting the domestic aftermath of a night of separate excesses.

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

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

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.