Art for the Library

A striking impressionist profile portrait capturing a moment of quiet intensity with masterful brushwork.

A dignified World War I naval portrait by Ambrose McEvoy, capturing the resolute character of a Victoria Cross recipient.

An intimate 1903 oil portrait by Magnus Enckell capturing the quiet focus of a scholar at his workspace.

An elegant scholarly portrait of the famed French agronomist Antoine Parmentier, surrounded by symbols of his scientific contributions.

A striking 17th-century Spanish genre scene featuring two young vendors amidst a variety of rustic still-life objects.

This masterful trompe-l'oeil painting creates a striking illusion of three-dimensional objects suspended against a deep, dark backdrop.

This atmospheric 1882 oil painting by Pierre-François Lehoux depicts travelers finding rest in the warm glow of a caravanserai near Beirut.

A moody and atmospheric study of cathedral interior architecture, capturing the quiet dignity of carved wood and candlelight.

This 1618 masterpiece by Diego Velázquez captures a domestic kitchen scene interwoven with a quiet biblical narrative.

A dignified Dutch Golden Age portrait of a musician, captured with masterful light and shadow.

A striking 18th-century naturalist study of a striped hyena, captured with meticulous detail and a moody atmosphere.

A captivating 18th-century portrait of a dervish in mid-dance, capturing the elegant movement of traditional Ottoman ritual.