Art for the Study

A masterfully atmospheric 19th-century depiction of the famed cartographer Abraham Ortelius at work in his private study.

An exquisite 17th-century family portrait showcasing the intricate lace and somber elegance of Dutch Golden Age fashion.

A lavish and dramatic 17th-century still life teeming with vibrant flora, exotic birds, and ripe fruits.

A refined Dutch Golden Age scene depicting the intellectual exchange between an artist and his patron in a studio setting.

An evocative mid-19th-century portrait of a scholar immersed in his collection of historical treasures.

A masterful depiction of scholarly devotion, captured with dramatic lighting and exquisite painterly detail.

Dramatic chiaroscuro brings luminous life to this classical arrangement of summer fruit and glassware.

A majestic 19th-century landscape of Yosemite Valley by Albert Bierstadt, capturing the grand scale and luminous atmosphere of the American West.

A regal and charming portrait of favorite pets by the preeminent Victorian animal painter, Sir Edwin Landseer.

A masterful 18th-century still life celebrating the creative arts through a rich arrangement of sculptor's busts, painter's palettes, and architectural drafts.

A rich 17th-century scene depicting the scholarly pursuit of classical beauty among the sun-drenched ruins of Rome.