Art for the Library

An evocative 19th-century view of the ancient theatre of Taormina overlooking the Sicilian coast toward Mount Etna.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the ancient Temple of Athena Nike in Athens.

A detailed 17th-century view of Düsseldorf featuring the elegant towers of St. Andrew's Church rising above a historic town square.

A breathtaking 18th-century Alpine landscape capturing the majestic scale and serene power of the Lauteraar glacier.

This late 19th-century self-portrait captures a dignified figure set against an atmospheric, light-filled forest.

This 18th-century landscape captures the weathered grandeur of Caernarvon Castle's stone towers under a serene, expansive sky.

A poignant and masterfully rendered historical scene capturing a quiet moment of charity in a winter setting.

A classic 17th-century Dutch winter scene capturing the lively spirit of a frozen canal against a moody, atmospheric backdrop.

This evocative 1680 Dutch winter scene captures the charm of skaters gliding past a majestic fortified manor.

An atmospheric Venetian cityscape by Canaletto, capturing the quiet beauty of the lagoon islands under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

An atmospheric 17th-century Dutch landscape featuring travelers and horses traversing a windswept coastal terrain.

An atmospheric 17th-century landscape of colonial Brazil featuring a chapel and lush tropical palms.