Art for the Library

A masterful maritime study of 17th-century Dutch shipbuilding by Ludolf Bakhuizen.

A sophisticated 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring an arrangement of classical musical instruments.

A masterfully rendered nineteenth-century study of Sheik Hussein and his son in traditional dress.

A masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil painting depicting equestrian and postal accessories hanging against a realistic wood grain background.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the historic Santa Maria sopra Minerva church in Rome.

A masterpiece of illusion, this 17th-century painting wittily depicts the reverse side of an artwork.

A refined 19th-century oil study capturing a man’s profile with masterful light and shadow.

An elegant 19th-century figure study capturing the intricate textures and character of traditional Ottoman dress.

A sophisticated Dutch landscape depicting the stately ruins of Berckenrode Castle reflected in its peaceful moat.

An exquisitely detailed depiction of a Buddhist Lohan seated beneath a blossoming tree, rendered in a refined, calligraphic style.

This 19th-century sepia wash drawing centers on a magnificent, ancient tree, capturing the quiet strength of the natural world.

A striking and intimate anatomical study of a lioness, capturing the raw power and detail of the animal's expression.