Art for the Study

A masterful 17th-century Dutch scene, this work uses dramatic lighting to capture the intimate and celestial nature of the Nativity.

An exquisite 17th-century arrangement of plums, summer flowers, and wild strawberries captured with luminous detail.

An evocative early study of labor and land by Vincent van Gogh, captured in deep, moody earth tones.

An engaging Dutch Golden Age genre scene depicting a traveling quack entertaining a curious group of villagers.

This 17th-century Dutch still life masterfully captures the textures of ripe fruit and delicate glassware against a moody, deep backdrop.

This striking 17th-century character study captures a man in exotic attire with masterful chiaroscuro lighting.

This evocative 1820 oil painting by Thomas Stothard captures an intimate candlelit dinner set against a moody, shadowed background.

A dignified mid-19th-century portrayal of the dawn of the printing age, capturing the moment of intellectual discovery.

A dignified Dutch Golden Age portrait capturing Nicolaas Schmelzing in gleaming golden armor.

A masterful 19th-century trompe l'oeil still life capturing the humble contents of a scholar's niche.

A compelling 17th-century studio portrait of a young Rembrandt, rendered with dramatic lighting and exquisite detail.