Art for the Library

This masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil depicts hunting equipment with such precision it appears to hang directly on the wall.

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

A masterful depiction of Roman ruins, blending classical architecture with soft, atmospheric light.

This elegant 18th-century profile portrait captures the refined dignity of a French nobleman through masterful pastel technique.

An evocative 17th-century architectural study of the burned remains of Amsterdam’s Old Town Hall.

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 intricate 17th-century maritime scene rendered in delicate ink on panel, capturing the majesty of Dutch sailing vessels.