Art for the Library

A stately maritime scene of sailing vessels off the coast of Woolwich, captured in a luminous 18th-century style.

A dramatic 18th-century naval battle scene capturing the intensity of a historic high-seas encounter.

An evocative Venetian capriccio featuring ancient ruins and spectral gondolas under a moody, twilight sky.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

This classic 18th-century maritime painting captures the majestic presence of large sailing warships anchored in a peaceful harbor.

An 18th-century Venetian architectural fantasy featuring dramatic Gothic ruins and a sunlit obelisk beside the water.

A masterful Dutch maritime scene depicting the grand arrival of a diplomatic envoy in 17th-century Amsterdam.