Art for the Library

An exquisite 17th-century family portrait showcasing the intricate lace and somber elegance of Dutch Golden Age fashion.

A striking 17th-century Spanish genre scene featuring two young vendors amidst a variety of rustic still-life objects.

This atmospheric 1882 oil painting by Pierre-François Lehoux depicts travelers finding rest in the warm glow of a caravanserai near Beirut.

A striking 19th-century naturalist study of a zebra set against an earthy, rugged terrain.

A moody and atmospheric study of cathedral interior architecture, capturing the quiet dignity of carved wood and candlelight.

This classic 17th-century Dutch landscape captures the quiet majesty of an oak forest under a dramatic, restless sky.

A vibrant and detailed assembly of exotic birds gathered by the water in a refined 17th-century park setting.

This 1618 masterpiece by Diego Velázquez captures a domestic kitchen scene interwoven with a quiet biblical narrative.

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age landscape featuring a medieval castle perched upon a rocky outcrop under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring a weathered oak tree beneath a sweeping, atmospheric sky.

A sophisticated 17th-century genre painting depicting gentlemen in a moment of quiet competition over a game of backgammon.

A luminous 1896 interior scene depicting Victor Hugo's glass-walled study at Hauteville House.