Art for the Study

This masterly 18th-century French still life captures the simple elegance of a rustic meal with dramatic light and shadow.

A luminous 18th-century Venetian landscape capturing the iconic Santa Maria della Salute basilica and bustling canal life.

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.

A masterfully detailed 18th-century architectural view of Dresden's Zwinger palace by Bernardo Bellotto.

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.