Art for the Library

This 1713 portrait by Marcellus Laroon the Younger depicts the celebrated English painter Sir James Thornhill in a dignified, classical pose.

An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.

An evocative 18th-century scene of an antiquities restorer's studio, teeming with classical marble statues and a scholarly atmosphere.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined lace and jewelry, exuding mid-century sophistication.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

A majestic depiction of ancient Greek architecture paired with a lively scene of 18th-century local life.

A masterpiece of dramatic light and shadow by Rembrandt, featuring a central figure in ornate, shimmering garments.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a young man, notable for its sensitive rendering and classic scholarly feel.

This dignified 18th-century portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson in full naval regalia.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a provost in white robes against a luminous gold background.

A masterful depiction of Danish artists gathered in Rome, capturing a moment of intellectual camaraderie and 19th-century elegance.