Art for the Study

An elegant 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a shimmering silk banyan, surrounded by the symbols of a scholarly life.

A dramatic scene of quiet devotion set within the sweeping, sun-drenched ruins of the Roman Colosseum.

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

An evocative 18th-century landscape depicting a journey past a stone bridge and hilltop castle, rendered with masterful light and shadow.

A theatrical and mysterious scene depicting a moment from Ludvig Holberg’s satirical underworld journey.

This dramatic 18th-century genre scene by Gaspare Traversi captures a moment of intense social interaction with masterfully rendered expressions and bold chiaroscuro.

A masterfully lit character study of a man in contemplation, rendered with rich shadows and expressive Venetian brushwork.

A distinguished 18th-century portrait by Francisco Goya, capturing a man of letters amidst his books.

An evocative 18th-century scene of an Ottoman school procession by Jean Baptiste Vanmour.

A striking 18th-century portrait of an Albanian man in vibrant traditional attire, capturing a moment of regional history.

An atmospheric lake landscape under a stormy sky, illuminated by a brilliant, ethereal rainbow.

An exquisite 17th-century style portrait featuring a gentleman in a striking white ruff collar.