The Italian Masters: With Special Reference To The Italian Pictures In The National Gallery is a book written by Henry Attwell. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the Italian masters, with a particular focus on the Italian pictures in the National Gallery. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Italian art history.The first chapter provides an introduction to Italian art and its development throughout history. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the works of specific Italian masters, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. The book also includes detailed analyses of individual paintings, discussing their composition, style, and significance.Throughout the book, Attwell provides insights into the cultural and historical context of Italian art. He discusses the influence of religion, politics, and social trends on Italian art, as well as the technical innovations that allowed Italian artists to create some of the most iconic works of art in history.Overall, The Italian Masters: With Special Reference To The Italian Pictures In The National Gallery is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in Italian art and culture. It is a must-read for art enthusiasts, students of art history, and anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of Italian art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.