Art for the Library

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Reverend Joseph Sewall by John Smibert, featuring a dignified subject within a feigned oval frame.

A dramatic 18th-century naval battle scene capturing the intensity of a historic high-seas encounter.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a noblewoman in a striking red and gold gown.

An elegant 18th-century royal portrait featuring rich textures of fur, silk, and sparkling diamonds.

This stately Baroque portrait by Michael Dahl depicts Rear-Admiral Sir John Munden in commanding military attire against a dramatic naval backdrop.

A dramatic 18th-century Neapolitan oil painting featuring a huddled figure rendered in striking chiaroscuro.

An 18th-century portrait of an Ottoman kazasker, capturing the dignity and elaborate costume of the era.

This 1744 oil painting depicts an elaborate family tree for the Mednyánszky family, featuring dozens of heraldic shields and fine landscape details.

A poignant 18th-century narrative painting depicting a moment of emotional weight and quiet drama.

An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing a woman in a luminous white gown against a rich red sofa.

An elegant 18th-century landscape featuring a majestic castle and travelers in a scenic, atmospheric countryside.

An 18th-century portrait of the pioneering philosopher Mary Wollstonecraft.