Art for the Library

An atmospheric 18th-century depiction of dervishes in a quiet moment of communal dining and music.

An intimate and characterful 18th-century portrait of the Scottish philosopher David Hume by Allan Ramsay.

A masterfully lit scene of a dappled horse in a quiet stable, captured with the soft realism of the Dutch Golden Age.

This dramatic 17th-century Dutch painting captures the biblical King Solomon amidst a gathering of attendants and precious offerings.

A magnificent and detailed historical scene depicting a festive banquet of the Guild of Saint Luke.

A dignified and luminous oil portrait of the celebrated French animalier Rosa Bonheur in her studio.

A soulful character study capturing the weathered features of an elderly woman with masterful, expressive brushwork.

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.

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

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.