Art for the Library

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

An elegant 18th-century self-portrait featuring masterfully rendered textures and a sophisticated trompe-l'oeil composition.

This intricate 17th-century painting captures the grand scale and dramatic energy of a historic public gathering in Antwerp.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century satirical scene by William Hogarth depicting the domestic aftermath of a night of separate excesses.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

A stately 18th-century view of Thoresby Hall, capturing the grandeur of the English countryside and its formal estate gardens.

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical King Solomon amidst a gathering of attendants and precious offerings.

An intense and masterful mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and a distinguished subject.

A magnificent and detailed historical scene depicting a festive banquet of the Guild of Saint Luke.