Art for the Library

A masterpiece of French Romanticism, this scene captures the quiet intimacy of an Algiers interior with exquisite light and color.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait of a gentleman in period attire.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Prince James Francis Edward Stuart, depicted in ceremonial armor with refined detail.

This captivating Dutch Golden Age scene by Jan Steen portrays a quiet moment of instruction within a cluttered, atmospheric artist's studio.

A striking 17th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of silk and lace in a commanding red and dark palette.

A warm and dignified family portrait by Arent de Gelder, showing a prominent professor with his wife and daughter.

A masterful 19th-century genre scene capturing a craftsman in his workshop, bathed in a warm, atmospheric light.

This evocative oil portrait by Abbott Handerson Thayer captures a woman in a fur coat with a soft, luminous glow and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting.

An elegant and dignified 19th-century oil portrait of a scholar or cultural leader.

An imposing 17th-century portrait of the famed Dutch naval commander Michiel de Ruyter.

A distinguished Enlightenment-era portrait of the novelist Tobias Smollett in his study.

A masterful study of light and shadow within a majestic Gothic cathedral, featuring figures in 17th-century dress.