Art for the Study

A striking and highly detailed 16th-century Netherlandish scene depicting two tax collectors at work.

A poignant and atmospheric scene capturing a mourning family in a snowy urban landscape.

A luminous 19th-century architectural study of the Arch of Titus, rendered in warm, earthy tones.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age interior depicting a rich collection of scientific and worldly curiosities.

A whimsical and satirical 17th-century Dutch painting featuring two owls in human clothing ice skating.

A masterfully atmospheric scene of artistic labor and architectural grandeur within the heart of Rome.

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

A meticulously detailed 17th-century Dutch depiction of the ambitious construction of the Tower of Babel.

An atmospheric architectural study of the ruined Sorbonne chapel by Hubert Robert, capturing the interplay of light and historical decay.

A majestic depiction of ancient Greek architecture paired with a lively scene of 18th-century local life.

A detailed 19th-century historical depiction of Christiaan Huygens demonstrating his invention of the pendulum clock.