"This fascinating book explores the little-known stories behind portraits by the world's most famous artists. Spanning from the Renaissance to today, readers will discover the tales of power, lust, intrigue and vengeance behind incredible pieces by Ruebens, Kahlo, Picasso, Basquiat, Dumas and dozens of other artists. Written in vibrant and entertaining tone, Portraits Unmasked encourages readers to consider the masterpieces of art history in an entirely new light."--Back cover.