A comprehensive presentation of voyeurism in art has not yet existed. Peter Springer now presents the first extensive study on the subject. The spectrum ranges from Carolingian book painting to Pop Art, from Francisco Goya to Damien Hirst. Voyeurism is a very old phenomenon that runs throughout human history. It arises from the fundamental curiosity of every person, their desire for knowledge, and their wish to see everything with their own eyes. This applies not only to situations where it occurs in a pleasurable manner, whether secretly or legitimately, but also to those where it is morally reprehensible, legally prohibited, or even life-threatening. Peter Springer guides the reader from clarifying the terminology to the genesis of the voyeuristic gaze and its roots, leading to current artistic engagements with the topic.