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.

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 masterful 17th-century trompe l'oeil painting depicting equestrian and postal accessories hanging against a realistic wood grain background.

A masterpiece of illusion, this 17th-century painting wittily depicts the reverse side of an artwork.

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

An exquisitely detailed depiction of a Buddhist Lohan seated beneath a blossoming tree, rendered in a refined, calligraphic style.

A fascinating 17th-century Mughal miniature depicting the mythical 'talking tree' or Waq-waq motif, where animal heads sprout as flowers.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age landscape featuring hunters and livestock amidst sun-drenched Roman ruins.

An intricate 17th-century marine study capturing the dramatic clash of sailing ships during the Battle of Livorno.

A masterfully rendered 17th-century maritime scene featuring a grand sailing vessel approaching a dramatic coastal fortress.