Art for the Library

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

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

A masterfully lit Spanish Baroque scene depicting a contemplative domestic moment between a young Christ and Mary.

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

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

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

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

A masterful 17th-century scene of charity, featuring dramatic light and lifelike figures in a Roman street setting.