Art for the Study

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

A sophisticated Baroque still life capturing the elegant forms and warm textures of stringed instruments.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring exquisite detail in the gold-embroidered coat and lace cravat.

This 19th-century portrait by Ary Scheffer captures the intellectual intensity of John Calvin in a warm, scholarly atmosphere.

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

A soulful and warm-toned portrait of a young girl by James McNeill Whistler.

A dignified Regency-era double portrait capturing a quiet, scholarly moment between a grandfather and grandson.

A masterfully detailed studio scene featuring an elegant oil lamp and painterly tools in warm, moody tones.

An ingenious 17th-century trompe l'oeil still life featuring fruit on a 'peeling' canvas backdrop.

A dramatic and evocative 17th-century Dutch narrative painting capturing a pivotal biblical moment in warm, atmospheric light.

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