Art for the Library

An elegant seventeenth-century family portrait by Karel van Mander III, featuring luminous figures against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of a man in formal attire, characterized by its rich tonal depth and classical execution.

An elegant seventeenth-century double portrait of two artists in their studio, rendered with scholarly refinement.

A striking 19th-century portrait featuring bold brushwork and a rich, atmospheric palette.

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

This intricate 17th-century painting captures the grand scale and dramatic energy of a historic public gathering in Antwerp.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

A refined 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing a sense of scholarly dignity and classic elegance.

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

A refined mid-19th-century self-portrait of Ferdinand de Braekeleer in his studio, captured with remarkable detail and professional dignity.

A masterly and dignified 1917 portrait of Major-General H.M. Trenchard by Sir William Orpen.

This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical King Solomon amidst a gathering of attendants and precious offerings.