El Secreto de los Flamencos

As a way to start this, I do have a recommendation for those taht read in Spanish. This book El Secreto de los Flamencos is one of the most exquisite novels I've read about the Renaissance. It captures perfectly the unspoken rivality between Holland and Italy, between the masters of color and the masters of perspective.

With just the right amount of suspense and perfect descriptions, this book is a must read for Art Freaks.