Art for the Study

A dramatic chiaroscuro masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens, capturing a tender moment illuminated by candlelight.

A poignant and masterfully rendered 18th-century scene depicting a trio of elderly figures with quiet dignity.

An elegant 19th-century formal portrait featuring rich gold embroidery and a striking red sash.

A dramatic Baroque depiction of Saint John the Baptist bathed in warm, directional light.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of an older man featuring a striking grey beard and an atmospheric, moody palette.

A dramatic and atmospheric study of the philosopher Pythagoras reading by the warm glow of candlelight.

A luminous 1896 interior scene depicting Victor Hugo's glass-walled study at Hauteville House.

This striking still life features a leg of lamb rendered with masterful realism and dramatic chiaroscuro.

An elegant mid-19th-century portrait of a woman in a luminous black silk gown, characterized by its refined detail and soft, classic lighting.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of Sir John Macpherson, rendered with a soft, atmospheric glow by master Joshua Reynolds.