Art for the Office

This 19th-century portrait by Ary Scheffer captures the intellectual intensity of John Calvin in a warm, scholarly atmosphere.

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young naval cadet by Edgar Degas, featuring rich tonal contrasts.

A masterful 19th-century study of light and architecture in a historic Rothenburg interior.

An atmospheric 18th-century scene depicting the wonder of early celestial discovery under a moonlit sky.

A majestic Restoration-era portrait by Peter Lely, showcasing dignified presence and masterful fabric textures.

An intense and dignified realist portrait of Talcott Williams, captured with Thomas Eakins' characteristic psychological depth.

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

A masterfully detailed studio scene featuring an elegant oil lamp and painterly tools in warm, moody tones.

A striking 1616 portrait of Pocahontas, depicting her in formal English attire with refined historical detail.

A masterful 17th-century Dutch vanitas still life featuring armor and scholarly objects in dramatic light.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and spiritual life.

A rich historical scene capturing a moment of transaction or study within a 16th-century artist's atelier.