Art for the Library

This 1618 masterpiece by Diego Velázquez captures a domestic kitchen scene interwoven with a quiet biblical narrative.

A refined 19th-century portrait by Thomas Sully, capturing the elegance of Mary Harvey in soft, luminous tones.

A refined Regency-era portrait of a young gentleman, captured with the luminous brushwork of Sir Thomas Lawrence.

A captivating 18th-century portrait of a dervish in mid-dance, capturing the elegant movement of traditional Ottoman ritual.

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

An elegant 1848 oil portrait of a man in formal clerical attire, noted for its dignified presence and masterful use of light.

A luminous 1896 interior scene depicting Victor Hugo's glass-walled study at Hauteville House.

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

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.

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