Art for the Study

This dramatic 19th-century French still life captures the luminous reflection of a silver timbale alongside the organic textures of fresh oysters.

A dignified 17th-century portrait featuring masterful detail in the subject's ornate armor and elaborate lace ruff.

A sophisticated mid-19th-century portrait featuring dramatic lighting and refined classical technique.

A dignified 18th-century self-portrait of artist Charles Catton, showcasing his craft with palette and brushes.

A dramatic and masterfully rendered 17th-century Italian still life of game and fish against a deep, atmospheric background.

An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a contemplative man in a study filled with books and rich textiles.

A striking and atmospheric oil self-portrait by Belgian artist Rik Wouters, rendered with expressive brushwork.

A spirited 17th-century Dutch genre scene depicting common life outside a village tavern.

A poignant biblical scene rendered in a rich, dramatic chiaroscuro style characteristic of the Rembrandt school.