Art Masons at The Treasury Whitby
Masterpieces Reimagined. Heritage Reframed.
At The Treasury Whitby, every detail has been considered — not only in how the building is restored, but in how it is experienced.
Art plays a central role in that experience.
In partnership with Art Masons, a highly specialised collective of academically trained artists, we are proud to present a curated collection of museum-quality reproduction artworks throughout the building. Each piece has been selected not simply for its cultural significance, but for its connection to Whitby, to history, and to the spirit of The Treasury itself.
Art Masons are renowned for their uncompromising approach to detail, technique and material. Every work is reproduced to exacting European academic standards, ensuring that each piece remains perfectly proportioned — never stretched, never distorted — and sensitively adapted to suit its setting.
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The Bank Manager’s Office
Where history, humanity and the sea converge
Within one of the building’s most intimate and historically significant rooms, two masterpieces have been carefully selected to reflect both Whitby’s maritime heritage and its enduring human character.
Storm Over The Sea of Galilee (1633)
Artist: Rembrandt van Rijn
Original Dimensions: 160 H x 128 W cm
Treasury Installation: 117 H x 93.6 W cm
Estimated Value: $300 Million
Rembrandt’s only known seascape, Storm Over The Sea of Galilee is as dramatic as it is symbolic. The painting depicts a moment of chaos and fear — yet at its centre, calm prevails.
Notable details:
- Famously stolen in one of the world’s greatest art heists, with a $10 million reward still associated with its recovery
- The thieves posed as police officers
- Rembrandt painted himself into the scene, visible in green
- Christ remains the calmest figure amidst the storm
Why it belongs at The Treasury:
Whitby’s identity is inseparable from the sea. This building itself was originally constructed as a bank serving sea captains — men whose fortunes, and lives, were shaped by the unpredictable waters beyond the harbour.
This piece captures that tension between risk and resilience — a powerful reflection of Whitby’s maritime past.
The Card Players (1892)
Artist: Paul Cézanne
Original Dimensions: 60 H x 73 W cm
Treasury Installation: 165 H x 200.75 W cm
Estimated Value: $350 Million
Quiet, focused, and deeply human, The Card Players is one of the most celebrated works in modern art.
Notable details:
- Inspired by real working-class individuals
- Minimal drama — instead, a study of concentration and ritual
- One of the most valuable paintings ever sold
Why it belongs at The Treasury:
This piece honours the dignity of everyday life — a sentiment that resonates deeply in Whitby.
The true wealth of the town has never been measured in coin, but in its people, their traditions, and their enduring sense of community.
In this space, it serves as a reminder: the greatest treasures are often the simplest.
The Boots Room
A portrait of loyalty, legacy and quiet prestige
A Favourite Greyhound of Prince Albert (1881)
Artist: Sir Edwin Landseer
Original Dimensions: 110 H x 143 W cm
Treasury Installation: 140 H x 182 W cm
Collection: Royal Collection (Priceless)
This elegant portrait of Eos, Prince Albert’s beloved greyhound, offers a rare glimpse into the private life of royalty.
Notable details:
- Eos was brought from Germany upon Prince Albert’s marriage to Queen Victoria
- The painting was gifted as a Christmas present from Queen Victoria
- The top hat, gloves and cane depicted belonged to Prince Albert
Why it belongs at The Treasury:
Whitby has a long-standing affection for dogs as companions — this placement is in our Boots Room, the dedicated dog-friendly area within the building.
This piece highlights something universal: loyalty, companionship, and affection. It also subtly echoes The Treasury’s heritage, nodding to the era of coin, crown and commerce, also connected to Queen Victoria’s Whitby jet mourning jewellry — bringing a piece of royal intimacy into a welcoming, social space.
Looking Ahead
This is just the beginning.
Further masterworks will be introduced across the first floor as The Treasury Whitby evolves into a complete dining and hospitality experience later in the year. Each piece will continue the narrative — connecting art, place and people in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
A Living Collection
At The Treasury Whitby, art is not decoration — it is storytelling.
Through our partnership with Art Masons, we are proud to bring some of the world’s most significant works into a setting where they can be experienced in a new light:
not behind glass, but within the rhythm of conversation, dining and shared moments.
A collection to be discovered.
