First published in 1865, this book provides an invaluable glimpse into Italian art and culture in the 19th century. Athanase Coquerel, a French Protestant theologian and art historian, traveled extensively throughout Italy and offers his impressions of the country's great art treasures and religious monuments. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian art or cultural history. 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.