Art for the Study

A dramatic 18th-century Neapolitan oil painting featuring a huddled figure rendered in striking chiaroscuro.

A dramatic 18th-century depiction of Saint Jerome in contemplation, rendered with masterful chiaroscuro.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait of the celebrated explorer Captain James Cook in full naval attire.

An elegant 1792 full-length portrait of Alexander Hamilton by John Trumbull, capturing the statesman in a moment of dignified reflection.

A dramatic 18th-century landscape capturing the monumental scale and historic demolition of the Bastille fortress.

A dramatic architectural capriccio by Giovanni Paolo Panini depicting a biblical sermon set amidst the crumbling grandeur of Roman ruins.

This 18th-century architectural painting captures the grand scale and intricate ornamentation of a Baroque cathedral interior.

A striking 18th-century portrait of a young girl in elegant attire, set against a moody pastoral backdrop.

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholar in academic dress, set against a verdant garden backdrop.

This iconic 1701 portrait by Hyacinthe Rigaud depicts King Louis XIV in the full splendor of his coronation regalia.

A dignified 18th-century portrait by John Singleton Copley, featuring rich textures and a scholarly atmosphere.

A captivating 18th-century scene depicting alchemists at work in a shadow-filled laboratory.