The Alte Pinakothek is one of the most beautiful and largest art galleries in the world. For this volume, over 150 masterpieces have been selected, carefully illustrated in color, some even in excerpts, and expertly explained. It provides an excellent overview of the magnificent collection and can also serve as an informative companion for museum visitors. At the beginning of the gallery's history stands a masterpiece: the Battle of Alexander by Albrecht Altdorfer, acquired by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria in 1529. Today, the German painting of the Late Gothic and Dürer periods constitutes the most extensive and substantial part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection. The wealth of Flemish painting from the 17th century is also unparalleled. At its center is the famous Rubens collection, whose paintings are shaped not only by the passion for collecting but also by commissions.