Art for the Library

A striking and dignified 19th-century portrait of a young Māori woman by Gottfried Lindauer.

An elegant 19th-century figure study capturing the posture and attire of a groom with painterly precision.

An intriguing Venetian genre scene featuring masked revelers in a formal courtyard setting.

A masterfully atmospheric scene of quiet contemplation and monastic life in a vaulted chamber.

A classic 17th-century European oil portrait featuring a dignified man in formal dark attire.

A sophisticated 17th-century scene of an elegant couple encountering shepherds in a moody, atmospheric landscape.

This classic 17th-century Dutch portrait features a dignified woman wearing a striking, voluminous white ruff.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

A characterful 19th-century portrait of a man in a top hat, rendered with expressive, earthy brushwork.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

A refined 19th-century winter scene capturing a gentleman in a horse-drawn sleigh moving across a snowy field.

A classic 17th-century Dutch genre scene depicting travellers enjoying a moment of quiet repose outside a rustic tavern.