Art for the Library

A masterful Baroque portrait of the Greek philosopher Democritus, captured with Jusepe de Ribera's signature dramatic lighting.

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

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

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

An intricate Dutch Golden Age trompe-l'œil masterpiece depicting a cluttered artist's studio with remarkable realism.

A dramatic and contemplative scene of Pope Paul III engaged in study within a richly textured, historic interior.

A masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age painting, capturing a moment of scholarly concentration in luminous detail.

An evocative 18th-century scene of an antiquities restorer's studio, teeming with classical marble statues and a scholarly atmosphere.

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.