Art for the Library

A luminous 19th-century watercolor capturing the grand architectural scale of the Temple of Edfu from beneath a shadowed portico.

An elegant 18th-century architectural study of Windsor Castle's terrace overlooking the sprawling English countryside.

An evocative coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the Victorian shoreline with luminous light and intricate botanical detail.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age interior capturing the soaring verticality and serene light of the Cathedral of Saint John.

An evocative architectural study of Rome's iconic Colosseum, captured in the serene, clear light of the Danish Golden Age.

This masterfully executed Dutch Golden Age painting captures the serene, airy majesty of a historic cathedral interior.

A dramatic Dutch Golden Age landscape featuring a medieval castle perched upon a rocky outcrop under a sweeping, cloud-filled sky.

This early architectural study by J.M.W. Turner captures the weathered stone and intricate gothic details of Canterbury's St. Augustine’s Gate.

An exquisite 17th-century Mughal portrait of Emperor Akbar, rendered in refined detail with divine and allegorical symbols.

This 1840 study by Thorald Læssøe captures the majestic, sun-drenched ruins of the Temple of Venus and Roma in the heart of Rome.