Art for the Library

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

A masterful seventeenth-century scene showcasing Godfried Schalcken’s signature dramatic lighting and rich textures.

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

This evocative architectural study captures the majestic scale and intricate detail of an Indian mausoleum set against an atmospheric sky.

A moody 19th-century interior scene depicting figures within the rustic birthplace of Joan of Arc.

This evocative study from Van Gogh's early period captures a moment of quiet, focused domestic labor in a rich, somber palette.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age genre painting depicting a quiet moment of domestic concern.

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

A captivating scene of 19th-century craftsmanship, depicting a quiet moment of rest within a bustling Haarlem printing shop.

A fascinating 17th-century genre scene depicting the cluttered and atmospheric laboratory of an alchemist.