Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Carpet
Francesco Maltese
A dramatic 17th-century still life showcasing a lavishly patterned carpet and gleaming silver against an atmospheric dark backdrop.
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.
Dark Academia
The Collection of Paintings of Sebastiaan Leerse
Frans Francken the Younger
A masterful Flemish Baroque scene depicting a family amidst their private gallery of art and treasures.
Traditional Still Lifes
Vase of Flowers
Jan Davidsz. de Heem
A masterful Dutch Golden Age still life bursting with vibrant blooms and delicate botanical details against a dramatic dark background.
Traditional Still Lifes
Still Life with Parrot (An Allegory of Fire)
Adriaen van Utrecht
A magnificent 17th-century Flemish still life featuring a striking scarlet macaw surrounded by opulent treasures and an allegorical forge scene.
Architectural Interiors
Salon de l'hôtel Wendel, rue de Clichy
Sébastien Charles Giraud
A masterfully detailed oil painting depicting the grand, light-filled interior of a refined 19th-century Parisian salon.