Art for the Study

A moody 19th-century interior scene depicting figures within the rustic birthplace of Joan of Arc.

An atmospheric 18th-century scene depicting the wonder of early celestial discovery under a moonlit sky.

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

This dramatic 18th-century portrait captures a musician in mid-performance, rendered with striking chiaroscuro lighting.

This 19th-century portrait by Ary Scheffer captures the intellectual intensity of John Calvin in a warm, scholarly atmosphere.

A masterfully detailed studio scene featuring an elegant oil lamp and painterly tools in warm, moody tones.

A powerful 19th-century history painting depicting the reformer Jan Hus before the Council of Constance.

A dramatic and detailed theatrical tableau from John Gay’s celebrated play, captured with William Hogarth’s signature narrative wit.

A masterful 17th-century architectural landscape depicting figures amidst the grandeur of ancient Roman ruins.

A masterful 17th-century Dutch vanitas still life featuring armor and scholarly objects in dramatic light.