Art for the Library

A striking 1907 portrait by Anders Castus Svarstad, featuring bold brushwork and a modern, industrial backdrop.

A poignant and masterful Academic painting capturing a moment of quiet devotion in a vast desert landscape.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the soaring verticality and serene light of the Cathedral of Saint John.

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

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.

An expressive 1904 pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański, featuring a striking palette of deep blue and sun-lit yellow.

A masterfully executed 17th-century panoramic landscape showcasing the dramatic interplay of light and sky over the Dutch countryside.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring riders contemplating a golden hilltop city.

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

A dramatic 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring a resilient, gnarled tree beneath a heavy, atmospheric storm.