Over 100 illustrations. Certain artists of the past stand out among their contemporaries: they were prodigies who broke new ground and set unprecedented standards in terms both of their artistic skills and intellectual vision. Here is a tribute to such virtuosos as Leonardo, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Goya, Manet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Biographical and historical essays of sixty master artists, along with 100 full-color reproductions, give insight into their works and contributions to art history.