Art historians should be masters of language. After all, one of their essential tasks is to make artworks speak. In fortunate moments, this can lead to a harmonious interplay of image and language that results in deeper insights and a new perspective on art. Andreas Beyer has particularly embraced the culture of verbal expression and has created many such delightful moments. Alongside the art historian, the author Beyer can also be discovered, showcasing not only the thematic diversity of his texts but also his concise yet comprehensible style. He writes about works from the early Renaissance to the 20th century, covering everything from paintings to villas, and discussing figures from Verrocchio to Vasari, Michelangelo to Goethe, Schinkel, Kandinsky, and Aby Warburg.