Art for the Library

An evocative 1838 watercolor by David Roberts, capturing the monumental scale and intricate stone carvings of ancient Egypt's Hypostyle Hall at Karnak.

An atmospheric study of light and Moorish architecture within the historic Alhambra palace.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the soaring verticality and serene light of the Cathedral of Saint John.

An exquisite 17th-century architectural study capturing the solemn grandeur and masterful light of Delft's Old Church.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century architectural painting of the Canterbury Cathedral interior.

A masterful study of light and shadow within a majestic Gothic cathedral, featuring figures in 17th-century dress.

A masterful 17th-century Dutch architectural interior showcasing the soaring arches and luminous light of the Nieuwe Kerk in Delft.

A magnificent depiction of the soaring Gothic arches and radiant stained glass of Amiens Cathedral.

A dramatic 18th-century architectural fantasy featuring soaring classical arches and a luminous seaside horizon.

An evocative 18th-century scene capturing the dramatic crumbling architecture and soaring light of the ruined Church of the Holy Innocents.

An elegant 17th-century Dutch interior capturing the soaring architecture and quiet atmosphere of the Laurenskerk in Rotterdam.