Art for the Study

A dignified 19th-century painting depicting the famed cartographers Mercator and Ortelius engaged in intellectual study.

A striking late-19th-century pastel portrait of a writer, capturing a contemplative yet direct gaze.

A masterful 19th-century still life capturing the weight of history through finely detailed armor and scholarly manuscripts.

An elegant and moody portrait of a woman in evening attire, captured with sophisticated brushwork.

An elegant 17th-century French portrait of a statesman, featuring masterful depictions of lace and velvet.

A striking 1616 portrait of Pocahontas, depicting her in formal English attire with refined historical detail.

A dignified 17th-century portrait of a nobleman, featuring a striking white ruff and intricate gold detailing.

A dignified 19th-century portrait of Matija Čop, featuring rich textures of fur and velvet.

An elegant Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing the gentle profile and rich attire of Saskia van Uylenburgh.

A powerful profile study of the Apostle Simon, rendered with dramatic lighting and expressive brushwork.

This evocative 19th-century portrait captures its subject with dignified intensity and rich, painterly texture.

A dramatic 17th-century maritime masterpiece capturing the grandeur of an English warship at sea.