Art for the Library

An evocative masterpiece of the Dutch Golden Age, featuring Vermeer's signature use of light and color.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, depicted in ceremonial armor with refined detail.

This captivating Dutch Golden Age scene by Jan Steen portrays a quiet moment of instruction within a cluttered, atmospheric artist's studio.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of silk and lace in a commanding red and dark palette.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a distinguished gentleman rendered with refined academic technique.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a scholar or cultural leader.

An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

A masterful study of light and shadow within a majestic Gothic cathedral, featuring figures in 17th-century dress.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.