Lanzi's Luminaries of Painting is a book written by George William David Evans in 1848. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history of painting, focusing on the most prominent artists of the time. The title refers to the Italian art historian, Luigi Lanzi, whose work inspired Evans. The book covers the history of painting from the Renaissance to the 19th century, with a particular emphasis on Italian art. The book is divided into several sections, each covering a different period of art history. Each section includes biographical information about the artists, as well as a discussion of their most famous works. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white engravings of the paintings discussed, making it an excellent resource for art lovers and scholars alike. Overall, Lanzi's Luminaries of Painting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of painting, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and works of some of the greatest artists of all time.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.