Art for the Office

An evocative 19th-century portrait capturing a serious subject in striking, high-contrast light.

A dramatic and philosophical Neoclassical masterpiece depicting the final moments of Socrates as he addresses his followers.

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.

An evocative industrial scene capturing the dramatic light and labor within a 20th-century copper forge.