Art for the Library

This 1875 oil sketch by Achille-Louis-Joseph Sirouy depicts a majestic allegorical figure of Law.

An intricate 19th-century historical painting depicting the formal assembly of the Order of the Golden Fleece in 1461.

A powerful 19th-century oil study of Christ the Redeemer offering solace, characterized by dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.

An intriguing Enlightenment-era scene capturing the curiosity and elegance of 18th-century scientific exploration.

An intricate 17th-century heraldic family tree featuring dozens of coats of arms and a couple at the base of a central oak.

A masterful 17th-century Spanish Baroque portrait of the philosopher Ramon Llull, featuring dramatic light and shadow.

A refined architectural study of the Great Mosque in Bursa by celebrated Orientalist John Frederick Lewis.

An expressive 17th-century Dutch genre scene representing the sense of touch through a lively domestic dispute.

A collection of 18th-century animal studies capturing the expressive character and textured wool of rams.

A masterfully composed 18th-century view of Merton College, Oxford, capturing the grandeur of Gothic architecture under a warm, atmospheric sky.

This 18th-century landscape captures the weathered grandeur of Caernarvon Castle's stone towers under a serene, expansive sky.