Art for the Library

An evocative 19th-century portrait of a woman in traditional Italian costume set against a moody, atmospheric landscape.

An intimate and confident early self-portrait by the legendary British master J.M.W. Turner.

An elegant 18th-century colonial portrait capturing a quiet moment between a gentleman and his attendant.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of the renowned painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, captured with masterly realism.

An expressive and characterful portrait of an older man in a bowler hat, rendered with bold, painterly brushstrokes.

A masterful 17th-century architectural study of a church interior, defined by atmospheric light and grand vaulted ceilings.

This historic landscape depicts the imposing stone ramparts and gabled roofs of Akershus Fortress under a vast, atmospheric sky.

A classic 19th-century sporting scene depicting the quiet success of a day's hunt in a moody marshland.

A masterfully lit historical scene capturing King Christian II in quiet, dignified isolation within his prison cell.

A majestic 17th-century portrait capturing the dignified presence of Cardinal Luigi Alessandro Omodei in rich Baroque detail.

An intimate and painterly study of a reclining goat, rendered with rich textures and a warm, earthy palette.

A stately 18th-century portrait of a Scottish nobleman in traditional tartan regalia against a moody coastal backdrop.