Art for the Study

An intimate and expressive 17th-century portrait featuring masterful brushwork and a warm, atmospheric palette.

A dramatic, earth-toned study of rural life illuminated by the warm glow of a single lamp.

This dramatic 19th-century oil painting depicts the educational awakening of the young Michel de Montaigne through music.

A masterfully detailed 17th-century interior capturing an alchemist at work amidst a rich array of scientific and domestic tools.

A lively 17th-century tavern scene capturing the rowdy atmosphere of leisure and card games.

A whimsical and satirical 17th-century Dutch painting featuring two owls in human clothing ice skating.

A soulful 18th-century portrait of a painter in his studio, rendered in a rich, earthy palette.

An evocative 18th-century Dutch genre scene depicting the quiet industry of lacemaking contrasted with the fleeting play of blowing bubbles.

An exquisite 17th-century Dutch still life depicting a bountiful breakfast arrangement with masterfully rendered textures.

A striking 19th-century portrait of two magnificent long-horned oxen set against a moody, architectural backdrop.

A soulful 19th-century portrait of the artist's sister, characterized by a detailed patterned backdrop and warm, earthen tones.