Art for the Library

A striking 18th-century naturalist study of a striped hyena, captured with meticulous detail and a moody atmosphere.

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age landscape featuring a medieval castle perched upon a rocky outcrop under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

A dramatic 19th-century landscape featuring a weathered oak tree beneath a sweeping, atmospheric sky.

This expressive pastel portrait by Stanisław Wyspiański captures the intense gaze of Polish composer Henryk Opieński amidst symbolic musical motifs.

A sophisticated 17th-century genre painting depicting gentlemen in a moment of quiet competition over a game of backgammon.

A majestic 18th-century portrait of Shuja al-Daula, showcasing the rich textures of fur and patterned silk.

A charming and highly detailed Victorian interior scene capturing children at play in a grand, atmospheric room.

A sophisticated Danish Golden Age masterpiece capturing the intense concentration of the creative process within a 19th-century studio.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of the French philosopher Jean Le Rond d'Alembert at his study desk.

Rembrandt’s late masterpiece captures a profound moment of compassion and forgiveness through dramatic light and shadow.

This dignified 19th-century portrait captures the intellectual and political gravity of John Quincy Adams in a scholarly setting.

This atmospheric forest landscape captures the dramatic play of light and shadow at the edge of Fontainebleau.