Art for the Library

An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a refined gentleman holding the tools of an artist or collector.

A captivating Pre-Raphaelite scene depicting a mystical encounter within a shadowed, scholarly interior.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a nobleman in gleaming armor, showcasing masterly light and texture.

This historic landscape depicts the imposing stone ramparts and gabled roofs of Akershus Fortress under a vast, atmospheric sky.

A masterpiece of Spanish narrative painting, this highly detailed scene captures the elegance and drama of an 18th-century wedding ceremony.

A majestic 17th-century portrait capturing the dignified presence of Cardinal Luigi Alessandro Omodei in rich Baroque detail.

A masterfully executed 19th-century British sporting painting featuring the champion racehorse Elis and his jockey.

A striking 17th-century full-length portrait of the Duke of Hamilton in shimmering silver attire.

A stately 18th-century portrait of a Scottish nobleman in traditional tartan regalia against a moody coastal backdrop.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified presence of Captain Michiel de Wael.

An atmospheric 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring majestic castles nestled within a rugged mountain valley.

This 1844 oil painting by Théodore-Joseph Canneel captures a tender historical moment between Emperor Charles V and Johanna van der Gheynst.