Art for the Library

A luminous and dramatic Baroque scene depicting the Holy Family and shepherds bathed in the gentle glow of the newborn Christ.

A fascinating 17th-century genre scene depicting the cluttered and atmospheric laboratory of an alchemist.

A masterful display of chiaroscuro by Rembrandt, depicting a high-stakes biblical moment with intense psychological depth.

A dramatic 19th-century Orientalist scene depicting a caravan of figures journeying through a rugged mountain range.

A poignant and atmospheric portrayal of a Jewish wedding ceremony by Dutch master Jozef Israëls.

This stately portrait captures the refined elegance of 17th-century nobility through intricate lace details and a striking monochrome palette.

A masterful seventeenth-century scene depicting an elderly woman meticulously weighing gold by candlelight.

This evocative 19th-century genre painting captures a quiet moment of anticipation and communication in a French domestic interior.

A masterfully detailed 17th-century interior capturing an alchemist at work amidst a rich array of scientific and domestic tools.

A magnificent 17th-century menagerie depicting the mythological Orpheus enchanting a peaceable kingdom of animals in a dense forest.

This 1642 self-portrait by George Jamesone showcases the artist in his studio surrounded by his works and symbolic memento mori elements.