Art for the Library

A masterful seventeenth-century scene showcasing Godfried Schalcken’s signature dramatic lighting and rich textures.

An iconic and regal portrait of Emperor Napoleon I in his coronation regalia, captured with masterful precision by Jacques-Louis David.

A striking 17th-century portrait by Sir Peter Lely, capturing Admiral Sir John Harman in a moment of command.

An authoritative 17th-century portrait of King Charles I, showcasing the detailed regalia and fashion of the Stuart court.

An evocative 18th-century scene capturing the dramatic crumbling architecture and soaring light of the ruined Church of the Holy Innocents.

A striking neoclassical portrait of a French singer, rendered with dramatic lighting and rich crimson tones.

An imposing 17th-century portrait featuring rich crimson robes and masterful chiaroscuro lighting.

A dramatic Baroque scene of the Magi offering gifts to the holy family, rendered in a masterful play of light and shadow.

A charismatic 18th-century portrait of the actor Saint-Ange, capturing a moment of theatrical elegance.

A dramatic 19th-century view of the majestic Roman ruins of Baalbek, captured in brilliant golden light by David Roberts.