Art for the Study

A masterful 17th-century Spanish Baroque portrait of the philosopher Ramon Llull, featuring dramatic light and shadow.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A masterful Baroque portrait of the Greek philosopher Democritus, captured with Jusepe de Ribera's signature dramatic lighting.

A dramatic expressionist portrait by Lovis Corinth featuring bold brushwork and a moody, atmospheric palette.

A theatrical and mysterious scene depicting a moment from Ludvig Holberg’s satirical underworld journey.

A luminous 19th-century masterpiece capturing the majestic ruins of the Parthenon in the golden light of an Athenian sunset.

An evocative glimpse into the 19th-century art world, capturing the intensity and theater of a formal painting jury.

A masterful 19th-century industrial landscape capturing the scale of an English colliery beneath a dramatic, cloud-filled sky.

Winslow Homer’s iconic Civil War scene captures a poignant moment of confrontation between a Union officer and Confederate prisoners.