Art for the Library

A compelling 18th-century self-portrait of Francisco Goya at work, featuring a direct gaze and masterful chiaroscuro.

A dignified oil portrait of a Canadian soldier in uniform, painted with rich, atmospheric tones.

A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.

This 1874 work by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi presents a symbolic cross-cultural meeting, featuring figures representing historical leaders from both Japan and the West.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman draped in a luminous blue shawl, set against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

A classic 17th-century European oil portrait featuring a dignified man in formal dark attire.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

An elegant Gilded Age portrait by John Singer Sargent, capturing Mrs. Ernest Hills in a striking black gown with intricate lace detail.

An iconic Neoclassical portrait of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe reclining amidst the ruins of the Roman Campagna.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

A refined 19th-century winter scene capturing a gentleman in a horse-drawn sleigh moving across a snowy field.

This 18th-century British portrait depicts Thomas Graham in refined sporting attire, capturing a moment of quiet repose in a classical landscape.