Art for the Library

An atmospheric 18th-century depiction of dervishes in a quiet moment of communal dining and music.

A masterfully atmospheric 19th-century depiction of the famed cartographer Abraham Ortelius at work in his private study.

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.

A masterful depiction of Roman ruins, blending classical architecture with soft, atmospheric light.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

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

A poignant 1887 narrative painting by Albert Bettannier depicting a solemn geography lesson in a late 19th-century French classroom.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

An evocative 17th-century architectural study of the burned remains of Amsterdam’s Old Town Hall.

An intriguing 17th-century trompe-l'oeil masterpiece depicting personal effects tucked behind leather straps.

An elegant 19th-century genre scene depicting an artist and her tutor engaged in a drawing lesson within a refined interior.

A contemplative scene of an artist at work in a moody, light-dappled attic studio.