Art for the Library

A masterfully detailed 18th-century satirical scene by William Hogarth depicting the domestic aftermath of a night of separate excesses.

A majestic 18th-century panoramic vista of Bilbao, featuring a celestial figure holding a banner over the city and river.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

A masterfully executed late 18th-century biblical narrative painting featuring rich, warm tones and dramatic figure work.

A lively and detailed 18th-century theatrical scene by Johann Zoffany depicting three actors in mid-performance.

An intricate and atmospheric 18th-century landscape masterfully blending classical ruins with sacred narrative.

A breathtaking 18th-century Alpine landscape capturing the majestic scale and serene power of the Lauteraar glacier.

A spirited 18th-century scene capturing horsemen and animals at rest amidst classical ruins.

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

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

A dramatic 18th-century landscape capturing the monumental scale and historic demolition of the Bastille fortress.

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