Art for the Office

An atmospheric 17th-century scene of a contemplative hermit writing amidst ancient stone ruins.

A sweeping 17th-century military landscape by Peter Snayers, capturing the intricate detail of a historic siege.

A masterpiece of 17th-century chiaroscuro depicting a dramatic, vaulted architectural interior.

A powerful 19th-century historical painting depicting an assembly of the Tlaxcalan Senate in dramatic lighting.

A dramatic study in light and shadow depicting a group of scholars gathered around an ancient volume.

An evocative 19th-century still life of military accoutrements rendered with rich textures and dramatic chiaroscuro.

This dramatic 17th-century self-portrait by Artemisia Gentileschi captures the artist in the act of creation, personifying the Allegory of Painting.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of military figures set against a sweeping, dramatic battle landscape.

An expansive 17th-century panoramic military landscape by Flemish master Peter Snayers, showing the intricate movement of troops across the Somme.

An atmospheric and masterfully textured depiction of a historic landscape under a dramatic, overcast sky.