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Landscape with Ancient Ruins
Jean Lemaire
A masterful 17th-century architectural landscape depicting figures amidst the grandeur of ancient Roman ruins.
Art for the Library
Heritage-rich, bookish works with depth, formality, and quiet authority.
Rich tones and heritage subjects add depth and quiet authority to a room made for reading.
Architectural Interiors
Church Interior
Pieter Neefs the Elder
An intricate 17th-century study of light and perspective within a grand Gothic cathedral.
Architectural Interiors
Interior of a Baroque Church
Bartholomeus van Bassen
A masterful study of architectural perspective and light within the grand, vaulted interior of a 17th-century church.
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Portrait of the Kangxi Emperor Reading
Unknown Artist
A dignified imperial portrait of the Kangxi Emperor in scholarly repose, characterized by deep lapis blue tones and refined detail.
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The Lawyer's Office
Pieter de Bloot
A lively and detailed Dutch Golden Age genre scene depicting the interior of a bustling legal office.