Art for the Library

An elegant 17th-century Dutch portrait of a gentleman, captured with dignified presence and masterful technical detail.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of the prominent American activist Lucretia Coffin Mott.

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.

A masterful depiction of Roman ruins, blending classical architecture with soft, atmospheric light.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.

An evocative 17th-century architectural study of the burned remains of Amsterdam’s Old Town Hall.

This 18th-century architectural painting captures the grand scale and intricate ornamentation of a Baroque cathedral interior.

A romantic 19th-century watercolor of ruined castle towers rising above a dense, wooded landscape.

Two masterful character studies of an elderly man by Flemish Baroque painter Jacob Jordaens.

A masterful 19th-century industrial landscape capturing the scale of an English colliery beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.