Art for the Library

This magnificent 1671 maritime painting by Ludolf Bakhuizen captures the grandeur of the Dutch Golden Age with its towering vessels and atmospheric sky.

An elegant 18th-century equestrian portrait capturing a thoroughbred and groom in a tranquil pastoral setting.

An elegant 18th-century study of pheasants in a pastoral landscape by Dutch master Aert Schouman.

A majestic 18th-century European allegory celebrating labor and constancy through symbolic figures and the famous Plantin printer's mark.

A charming and scholarly 19th-century oil study of a connoisseur contemplating gallery portraits.

A grand architectural view of Saint Peter's Basilica during a 17th-century Roman procession.

An exquisite Edo-period depiction of Daoist immortals rendered with meticulous brushwork against a luxurious gold ground.

An iconic, masterfully lit portrait of Thomas Jefferson captured at the start of his presidency.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a Monsignor in ceremonial robes.

This charming Dutch Golden Age interior captures a musical moment with rich textures and narrative detail.

A dignified 18th-century portrait by Francisco Goya, capturing the Marqués de Bajamar in formal court regalia.