Art for the Study

An intimate 18th-century domestic scene captured with masterly light and shadow.

This 1713 portrait by Marcellus Laroon the Younger depicts the celebrated English painter Sir James Thornhill in a dignified, classical pose.

A masterful Dutch Golden Age still life capturing the lush textures of seafood, ripe fruit, and fine glassware.

An elegant 18th-century double portrait set against a lush landscape, showcasing the masterful lighting of Joseph Wright of Derby.

A luminous and moody scene of a woman reading by candlelight, showcasing masterful chiaroscuro.

An elegant 18th-century neoclassical portrait of a gentleman at his writing desk, rendered with refined detail.

A masterfully rendered 18th-century still life featuring the soft glow of a pewter pitcher and the velvety texture of ripe fruit.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly young gentleman holding a volume in his study.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in elaborate period attire and a magnificent pleated millstone ruff.

A poignant 18th-century genre painting by Giacomo Ceruti featuring a young woman at her work.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century French still life showcasing a rich larder of game, fruit, and copper kitchenware.