Art for the Study

A commanding Baroque portrait of the young Spanish monarch, rendered with masterly detail by Hyacinthe Rigaud.

A dignified 18th-century portrait of a scholar surrounded by symbols of his intellectual and spiritual life.

This masterly 18th-century French still life captures the simple elegance of a rustic meal with dramatic light and shadow.

This dramatic 18th-century portrait captures a musician in mid-performance, rendered with striking chiaroscuro lighting.

A majestic architectural vista of Rome seen through a colossal stone archway bathed in golden evening light.

This dignified 1795 portrait by Carl Frederik von Breda captures Yusuf Agah Efendi in rich Ottoman attire and a contemplative pose.

A distinguished 18th-century gentleman stands in a bold red coat within a classic scholarly setting.

A dramatic and detailed theatrical tableau from John Gay’s celebrated play, captured with William Hogarth’s signature narrative wit.

An elegant 18th-century view of a grand English estate and its intricate formal gardens.