Art for the Library

A commanding Baroque portrait of the young Spanish monarch, rendered with masterly detail by Hyacinthe Rigaud.

A distinguished 18th-century gentleman stands in a bold red coat within a classic scholarly setting.

An elegant 18th-century view of a grand English estate and its intricate formal gardens.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a British officer by Thomas Gainsborough, featuring a striking red uniform and a faithful canine companion.

A majestic full-length portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, in ceremonial ermine-trimmed robes.

An atmospheric 18th-century scene depicting the wonder of early celestial discovery under a moonlit sky.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait featuring a couple in lavish period attire against a dramatic red curtain.

A magnificent 18th-century group portrait capturing a scholarly entourage in a moment of intellectual gathering.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and spiritual life.

A classical 18th-century landscape painting depicting the symbolic biblical scene of Jesus delivering the keys to Saint Peter.

A dignified 18th-century equestrian portrait featuring a striking red coat against a soft, atmospheric landscape.

A refined 18th-century theatrical painting depicting characters from Shakespeare’s Henry IV.