Art for the Library

This 1713 portrait by Marcellus Laroon the Younger depicts the celebrated English painter Sir James Thornhill in a dignified, classical pose.

An evocative 18th-century scene of an antiquities restorer's studio, teeming with classical marble statues and a scholarly atmosphere.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

A majestic depiction of ancient Greek architecture paired with a lively scene of 18th-century local life.

An elegant Victorian Neoclassical scene depicting art appreciation in an ancient Roman studio.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

A dignified Renaissance portrait of Martin Luther depicted as an Augustinian monk against a serene green background.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a provost in white robes against a luminous gold background.

A masterful depiction of Danish artists gathered in Rome, capturing a moment of intellectual camaraderie and 19th-century elegance.

A dignified side-profile portrait of a bearded gentleman by Edgar Degas, rendered with sophisticated, painterly brushwork.