Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

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

A masterfully lit historical scene capturing King Christian II in quiet, dignified isolation within his prison cell.

This 1840 study by Thorald Læssøe captures the majestic, sun-drenched ruins of the Temple of Venus and Roma in the heart of Rome.

A masterfully composed 18th-century view of Merton College, Oxford, capturing the grandeur of Gothic architecture under a warm, atmospheric sky.

This 18th-century landscape captures the weathered grandeur of Caernarvon Castle's stone towers under a serene, expansive sky.

A whimsical architectural fantasy by Hubert Robert, pairing the lively energy of a French folk dance with the timeless grandeur of Egyptian ruins.

A masterpiece of light and shadow, this intimate scene depicts a sacred moment bathed in a characteristic Rembrandt glow.

An evocative mid-19th-century view of the Roman Forum, capturing the enduring majesty of ancient architecture under a bright Italian sky.