Art for the Office

This evocative 1630 genre scene by Jacob Duck captures the quiet, focused moments of soldiers preparing for duty with masterly use of light.

An 1891 oil portrait of the explorer Alejandro Malaspina, rendered in a dignified academic style.

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

An elegant 17th-century portrait of the Flemish botanist Johannes Franciscus Van Sterbeeck with his scientific texts.

A quiet, atmospheric study of age and contemplation by Dutch Golden Age master Gabriel Metsu.

An elegant 17th-century portrait of the Earl of Arundel, showcasing masterly brushwork and a commanding presence.

A dramatic and atmospheric genre painting capturing the focused intensity of a blacksmith in his forge.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a striking red cap, capturing a moment of scholarly study.

An atmospheric 1900 oil portrait of Australian writer Henry Lawson, characterized by deep shadows and contemplative intensity.

An atmospheric Barbizon landscape featuring cattle by a quiet pond beneath a dramatic, shifting sky.

A powerful Spanish Baroque portrait of Saint Dominic, characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro and symbolic iconography.

A dramatic Baroque masterpiece featuring the scholar Saint Jerome illuminated by a singular, divine light source.