Art for the Library

A luminous 18th-century portrait of Saint Gertrude by renowned Mexican painter Miguel Cabrera.

An atmospheric 18th-century depiction of dervishes in a quiet moment of communal dining and music.

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

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

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

A masterful depiction of Roman ruins, blending classical architecture with soft, atmospheric light.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a cardinal, featuring a bold red palette and a dignified presence.