Art for the Library

A masterful depiction of scholarly devotion, captured with dramatic lighting and exquisite painterly detail.

An exquisite 18th-century French courier timetable adorned with heraldry, cherubs, and vibrant floral motifs.

A masterfully executed late 18th-century biblical narrative painting featuring rich, warm tones and dramatic figure work.

An intimate Biedermeier portrait of a scholar and his wife, rich with realistic textures of satin, lace, and leather-bound volumes.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified character of an elderly sitter with lively brushwork.

This dignified portrait captures the celebrated American author Julia Ward Howe in a moment of quiet reflection, set against a soft, wooded backdrop.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait by Rembrandt, capturing a woman with a luminous gaze holding a soft ostrich-feather fan.

A sophisticated turn-of-the-century interior scene capturing a quiet moment of scholarly reflection.

An elegant 18th-century architectural painting by Hubert Robert capturing the grand construction of the École de Chirurgie in Paris.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a young engraver in his workspace.

An elegant late 19th-century oil portrait of a woman seated in a formal interior.