One of the most fascinating galleries in Schloss Nymphenburg is showcased in this enchanting volume, presenting the gallery of beautiful women painted by J. K. Stieler for King Ludwig I. The collection's highlights are captured in detail, including the notorious Lola Montez, For the first time, all 36 portraits of these beautiful women are reproduced in color. This catalog includes details pertaining to the history of the individual portraits and their subjects as well as an introduction dealing with the genre of galleries of beautiful women. An in-depth essay regarding their historical development is also featured.