Art for the Library

A masterful 17th-century Spanish Baroque portrait of the philosopher Ramon Llull, featuring dramatic light and shadow.

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 1908 portrait captures a musician's concentration amidst a dramatic, moody play of light and shadow.

A captivating 18th-century scene depicting alchemists at work in a shadow-filled laboratory.

This 19th-century sepia wash drawing centers on a magnificent, ancient tree, capturing the quiet strength of the natural world.

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