Art for the Office

A masterfully detailed late 19th-century still life of scholarly objects and musical instruments.

A masterful 19th-century trompe l'oeil still life capturing the humble contents of a scholar's niche.

A striking seventeenth-century portrait of Saint Peter, captured with dramatic lighting and masterful detail.

A commanding 18th-century self-portrait featuring rich crimson tones and a dignified, scholarly atmosphere.

An evocative late-career portrait by James McNeill Whistler, capturing the thoughtful gaze of his patron Charles Lang Freer.

An intimate and expressive 17th-century portrait featuring masterful brushwork and a warm, atmospheric palette.

A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.

An exquisite 17th-century portrait by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a scholar with dignified intensity and masterful brushwork.

A striking 19th-century folk art portrait of a seated man in a scholarly library setting.

This evocative oil portrait captures the quiet, contemplative presence of a Renaissance-era scholar.

A magnificent Baroque portrait by Peter Paul Rubens depicting a scholar in deep contemplation.

An exquisite 17th-century Dutch interior capturing a young scholar amidst his books and globes.