Art for the Library

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

An evocative 17th-century architectural study of the burned remains of Amsterdam’s Old Town Hall.

This 18th-century architectural painting captures the grand scale and intricate ornamentation of a Baroque cathedral interior.

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

An intriguing 17th-century trompe-l'oeil masterpiece depicting personal effects tucked behind leather straps.

A dramatic and tender Baroque-style depiction of the Nativity, characterized by masterful light and shadow.

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

A quintessential Dutch Golden Age scene of family life, blending masterful perspective with a warm, musical atmosphere.

An elegant 19th-century genre scene depicting an artist and her tutor engaged in a drawing lesson within a refined interior.

A contemplative scene of an artist at work in a moody, light-dappled attic studio.

A masterful Dutch maritime drawing capturing detailed sailing vessels in motion across a textured sea.