Art for the Library

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

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

This dramatic 17th-century Italian allegory depicts Justice with her iconic symbols in a scene of striking chiaroscuro.

A sweeping 17th-century military landscape by Peter Snayers, capturing the intricate detail of a historic siege.

A striking Romantic-era portrait by Francisco Goya, featuring a poised gentleman with a dramatic use of light and shadow.

This iconic 1701 portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud depicts King Louis XIV in the full splendor of his coronation regalia.

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered against a luminous gold background.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Thomas Jefferson, characterized by its rich red background and formal elegance.