Art for the Library

A dramatic and contemplative scene of Pope Paul III engaged in study within a richly textured, historic interior.

A soul-stirring portrait of a Belgian laborer, captured with masterful detail and atmospheric lighting.

A striking early 20th-century self-portrait featuring bold, expressive brushwork and a commanding presence.

A dignified formal portrait characterized by dramatic lighting and a rich, moody palette.

A striking mid-19th-century portrait capturing the weathered dignity and intense gaze of a Norwegian farmer.

A powerful and character-filled portrait of a weathered fisherman, capturing a lifetime of experience in bold, expressive brushstrokes.

A soulful and atmospheric 19th-century portrait capture in deep, contemplative tones.

An evocative study of nature's power, this 19th-century landscape captures the wind-swept drama of an approaching storm in deep, tonal hues.

A masterfully detailed 19th-century oil painting depicting the quiet industry of a coastal home.

This 1878 oil portrait by Antoine Vollon captures a man in traditional Spanish dress accompanied by a faithful canine companion.

An evocative character study of a bearded man, captured in a moody, low-light realist style.

An intimate and atmospheric 1879 oil portrait by Peder Severin Krøyer, capturing the pensive gaze of French painter Alfred Guillou.