The Vanishing Velázquez: A 19th Century Bookseller's Obsession with a Lost Masterpiece

The Vanishing Velázquez: A 19th Century Bookseller's Obsession with a Lost Masterpiece

The Vanishing Velázquez is a captivating book that tells the story of John Snare, a 19th-century bookseller who became obsessed with a lost masterpiece by the renowned Spanish painter Diego Velázquez. Snare's relentless pursuit of the painting leads him into the world of art fraud and deception. This book combines art history, biography, and detective work to unravel the mystery surrounding the lost Velázquez masterpiece.