In Pictures: Paintings from Tuscany

1 of 8 Artist Douglas Smith describes some paintings from his book about Tuscany.

2 of 8 "I can understand why the mayor has appealed to his friends including Tony Blair to save this beautiful town (San Gimignano)."

3 of 8 "It is unforgettable to stumble upon a picturesque group of umbrella pines on the coast of Tuscany."

4 of 8 "To wake early and see the buildings (of San Gallgano) emerging out of the morning mist is pure magic."

5 of 8 "The enormous fan shaped Piazza del Campo in the centre of Siena."

6 of 8 "It is difficult not to retain the vision of translucent red poppies associated with Tuscany."

7 of 8 "Brunelleschi designed the exquisite Pazzi Chapel in 1430."

8 of 8 "How aptly named the 'Field of Miracles' that describes this wonderful collection of buildings on Campo dei Miracoli in Pisa."