Art for the Library

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

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

A poignant and highly detailed scene of mourning set within the architectural grandeur of ancient Egypt.

An intricate 17th-century Dutch Italianate scene depicting the calling of St. Matthew amidst grand classical ruins.

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

A dramatic and moody depiction of Don Quixote standing watch, rendered with masterly chiaroscuro.

A dramatic chiaroscuro scene by Rembrandt, featuring a figure in shimmering golden robes illuminated within a dark, solemn temple interior.