Art for the Library

A masterfully rendered architectural fantasy by Canaletto, featuring grand classical ruins under a luminous sky.

This masterful Venetian capriccio captures the Enlightenment spirit of architectural study set against a dramatic backdrop of classical ruins.

This 1713 portrait by Marcellus Laroon the Younger depicts the celebrated English painter Sir James Thornhill in a dignified, classical pose.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a woman in refined lace and jewelry, exuding mid-century sophistication.

A majestic depiction of ancient Greek architecture paired with a lively scene of 18th-century local life.

A dignified Renaissance portrait of Martin Luther depicted as an Augustinian monk against a serene green background.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a provost in white robes against a luminous gold background.

A masterful depiction of Danish artists gathered in Rome, capturing a moment of intellectual camaraderie and 19th-century elegance.

An evocative mid-19th-century street scene capturing the daily life and architectural charm of Landerneau, France.

Gilbert Stuart’s most celebrated depiction of George Washington, famously left unfinished to create a powerful, atmospheric focus on the sitter.

An exquisite 17th-century architectural study capturing the solemn grandeur and masterful light of Delft's Old Church.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century architectural painting of the Canterbury Cathedral interior.