Art for the Library

This captivating Dutch Golden Age scene by Jan Steen portrays a quiet moment of instruction within a cluttered, atmospheric artist's studio.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of silk and lace in a commanding red and dark palette.

A masterful 19th-century genre scene capturing a craftsman in his workshop, bathed in a warm, atmospheric light.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a scholar or cultural leader.

An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

A masterful study of light and shadow within a majestic Gothic cathedral, featuring figures in 17th-century dress.

This dignified late 19th-century portrait captures a gentleman in formal attire with masterful, painterly detail.

A masterpiece of 17th-century royal portraiture, capturing King Charles I with refined dignity in a natural setting.

A sophisticated late 18th-century interior scene depicting a drawing lesson with classical Dutch charm.

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.