Art for the Library

A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.

A masterfully executed architectural study of a historic monument, characterized by its moody, scholarly atmosphere.

A masterpiece of light and shadow, this intimate scene depicts a sacred moment bathed in a characteristic Rembrandt glow.

A dramatic 18th-century landscape capturing the monumental scale and historic demolition of the Bastille fortress.

An atmospheric 18th-century scene depicting the wonder of early celestial discovery under a moonlit sky.

An evocative 19th-century architectural study of the iconic Erechtheum ruins in Athens, bathed in warm Mediterranean light.

A masterfully executed trompe-l'oeil painting capturing a collection of late 19th-century mementos against a rich wood grain.

An evocative late 19th-century narrative painting depicting a poignant moment of reflection in an artist's studio.

A masterful seventeenth-century scene depicting an elderly woman meticulously weighing gold by candlelight.

A warm and quiet depiction of 19th-century education by renowned Finnish artist Magnus Enckell.