Art for the Library

A majestic depiction of ancient Greek architecture paired with a lively scene of 18th-century local life.

A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing a moment of quiet intellectual reflection.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of an intellectual figure set against a backdrop of library volumes.

This evocative oil portrait captures the quiet, contemplative presence of a Renaissance-era scholar.

A masterful 17th-century architectural landscape depicting figures amidst the grandeur of ancient Roman ruins.

A meticulously detailed 19th-century history painting depicting a formal visit to a medieval artist's workshop.

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

This striking industrial scene captures the technical precision and luminous reflections of a massive granite bowl being crafted in a 19th-century workshop.