Art for the Study

This 1878 oil portrait by Antoine Vollon captures a man in traditional Spanish dress accompanied by a faithful canine companion.

An iconic 19th-century portrait celebrating the dignity of labor, featuring a blacksmith at his anvil in a warm, atmospheric forge.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Thomas Jefferson, characterized by its rich red background and formal elegance.

A compelling 18th-century self-portrait of Francisco Goya at work, featuring a direct gaze and masterful chiaroscuro.

A masterpiece of Jacobean portraiture, this work captures the stunning detail of 17th-century lace and floral embroidery against a dramatic velvet backdrop.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of Benjamin Franklin by renowned French painter Joseph-Siffred Duplessis.

A dramatic Late Renaissance depiction of a divine vision appearing to a scholarly saint in his study.

A striking 19th-century portrait of a medieval architect rendered in rich tones against a shimmering gold ground.

A soulful 18th-century portrait of a painter in his studio, rendered in a rich, earthy palette.

A contemplative 19th-century portrait of a medieval scholar set against a luminous gold background.

A striking 19th-century folk art portrait of a seated man in a scholarly library setting.