Art for the Library

A spirited 19th-century genre painting capturing a moment of camaraderie between two retired sailors in a detailed rustic interior.

An expressive and characterful portrait of an older man in a bowler hat, rendered with bold, painterly brushstrokes.

A refined 18th-century portrait of a nobleman in gleaming armor, showcasing masterly light and texture.

A masterfully lit historical scene capturing King Christian II in quiet, dignified isolation within his prison cell.

A majestic 17th-century portrait capturing the dignified presence of Cardinal Luigi Alessandro Omodei in rich Baroque detail.

A striking 17th-century full-length portrait of the Duke of Hamilton in shimmering silver attire.

A stately 18th-century portrait of a Scottish nobleman in traditional tartan regalia against a moody coastal backdrop.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait by Frans Hals, capturing the dignified presence of Captain Michiel de Wael.

This 1844 oil painting by Théodore-Joseph Canneel captures a tender historical moment between Emperor Charles V and Johanna van der Gheynst.

A masterful Spanish Baroque group portrait by Diego Velázquez, renowned for its complex composition and brilliant use of light.

An intimate and scholarly 18th-century portrait of writer Joseph Baretti engrossed in study.

A striking Orientalist portrait of a Moroccan leader by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, featuring dramatic lighting and rich tonal contrasts.