Art for the Library

This evocative 1918 oil painting captures members of the Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS) and sailors diligently working on sail-making aboard the HMS Essex.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age landscape depicting the powerful movement of water through rustic timber mills.

A masterfully executed late 18th-century biblical narrative painting featuring rich, warm tones and dramatic figure work.

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

An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

An intricate and atmospheric 18th-century landscape masterfully blending classical ruins with sacred narrative.

A dramatic 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a resilient, gnarled tree beneath a heavy, atmospheric storm.

A majestic 17th-century portrait of Isabella Brant, capturing her quiet poise and rich attire against a dramatic classical backdrop.

A striking Regency-era equestrian portrait capturing a moment of poise during a countryside hunt.

A masterfully lit Spanish Baroque scene depicting a contemplative domestic moment between a young Christ and Mary.

A vibrant and detailed assembly of exotic birds gathered by the water in a refined 17th-century park setting.