Old World Portraits
Jacques-Louis David
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, characterized by masterful light and shadow.
Art for the Study
Dark, intelligent pieces that hold up beside books, wood, and brass.
Scholarly subjects, darker tones, and classic character feel at home among books, wood, and brass.
Old World Portraits
Frans Snyders
Anthony van Dyck
A commanding and elegant 17th-century portrait featuring masterful brushwork and a sophisticated dark palette.
Old World Portraits
Sir William Sanderson
Isaac Fuller
This moody Baroque-style portrait features a pensive gentleman beside a classical sculpture, rendered in striking chiaroscuro.
Old World Portraits
The King, the Queen, the Prince of Wales, and Princess Mary at Buckingham Palace
John Lavery
An atmospheric study of the British royal family captured within the grand, shadow-filled interiors of Buckingham Palace.
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
Saint Jerome Writing
Caravaggio
A masterpiece of Baroque chiaroscuro, Caravaggio’s depiction of Saint Jerome captures a moment of intense scholarly focus and mortal reflection.