Art for the Study

A luminous and romantic scene depicting a mystical dream within the soaring stone arches of a Gothic cathedral.

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

A magnificent depiction of the soaring Gothic arches and radiant stained glass of Amiens Cathedral.

A striking 19th-century naturalist study of a zebra set against an earthy, rugged terrain.

A dignified 19th-century portrait capturing the weathered grace of an elderly woman in striking chiaroscuro lighting.

An atmospheric and realistic portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte’s arduous journey across the Alps.

An intimate and soulful portrait of the legendary British naval commander Horatio Nelson, captured with warm, dramatic lighting.

This striking 1807 portrait by Friedrich Bury captures a young officer in his military finery against a moody architectural backdrop.

An iconic 1839 portrait of the composer Franz Liszt by Henri Lehmann, capturing a moment of intense, romantic contemplation.

An elegant early 19th-century portrait of a man in ceremonial uniform, surrounded by the quiet symbols of a scholarly life.

A masterful depiction of clerical life, defined by dramatic light and the imposing architecture of a vaulted hall.

A striking and intense self-portrait by Pieter van Hanselaere, characterized by dramatic lighting and deep, warm tones.