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.

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