Art for the Study

A masterfully rendered 18th-century still life featuring the soft glow of a pewter pitcher and the velvety texture of ripe fruit.

A dramatic study of light and shadow within the towering ruins of a Roman palace.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly young gentleman holding a volume in his study.

A masterful 18th-century still life capturing the warm textures of bread, cheese, and glassware in a dramatic, high-contrast style.

A striking 17th-century Dutch portrait featuring a woman in elaborate period attire and a magnificent pleated millstone ruff.

A dramatic 18th-century scene of quiet devotion set against the grand, crumbling architecture of antiquity.

A poignant 18th-century genre painting by Giacomo Ceruti featuring a young woman at her work.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century French still life showcasing a rich larder of game, fruit, and copper kitchenware.

A dignified late 18th-century self-portrait featuring a painterly, atmospheric background and classic French Neoclassical style.

An elegant late 18th-century portrait of French archaeologist Alexandre Lenoir, captured with a striking yellow cravat.

A masterfully rendered 18th-century still life capturing the rich textures of fruit, metal, and glass in a warm, atmospheric light.