This book is a detailed study of Italian art in the collections of some of Germany's most important galleries. Morelli's critical approach to connoisseurship and attribution has been highly influential, and this volume is an excellent example of his method. By carefully analyzing the style and technique of each painting, Morelli is able to distinguish the genuine works of Italian masters from the many copies and fakes that were circulating in the art market of his time. His insights are still highly relevant to scholars and enthusiasts of Italian art today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.