Art for the Library

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

An exquisite 19th-century watercolor capturing the architectural splendor and art-filled walls of the Gothic Hall in The Hague.

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

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

A richly detailed narrative scene from the Dutch Golden Age, featuring travelers in luminous attire resting against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

A rich and symbolic Dutch Golden Age interior exploring themes of beauty, time, and mortality.

An evocative 18th-century group portrait capturing British travelers amidst the iconic classical ruins of Rome.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.

This striking industrial scene captures the technical precision and luminous reflections of a massive granite bowl being crafted in a 19th-century workshop.

An iconic Romantic landscape featuring a weathered oak tree set against a majestic mountain backdrop.

A classic 18th-century British sporting scene capturing the refined atmosphere of a countryside hunt.