Art for the Library

This 1862 genre painting by Jean Baptiste Madou captures a charming and complex moment of social interaction in a rustic interior.

An exquisite 19th-century watercolor capturing the architectural splendor and art-filled walls of the Gothic Hall in The Hague.

This 18th-century architectural painting captures the grand scale and intricate ornamentation of a Baroque cathedral interior.

Two masterful character studies of an elderly man by Flemish Baroque painter Jacob Jordaens.

A sweeping 17th-century military landscape by Peter Snayers, capturing the intricate detail of a historic siege.

A richly detailed narrative scene from the Dutch Golden Age, featuring travelers in luminous attire resting against a backdrop of ancient ruins.

An intricate 17th-century architectural masterpiece capturing the grand perspective of a Gothic cathedral nave.

A rich and symbolic Dutch Golden Age interior exploring themes of beauty, time, and mortality.

This warm and expressive oil study captures the lively yet quiet atmosphere of a traditional nineteenth-century classroom.

An evocative 18th-century group portrait capturing British travelers amidst the iconic classical ruins of Rome.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.