The Book of the Cartoons is a collection of prints created by the English artist Richard Cattermole in 1837. The book contains a total of 17 cartoons, which are large-scale drawings that were originally created by the famous Italian artist Raphael in the early 16th century. The cartoons were commissioned by Pope Leo X to be used as designs for tapestries in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Cattermole's prints are faithful reproductions of the original cartoons and are accompanied by a detailed description of each scene. The book also includes an introduction by Cattermole himself, in which he explains the history and significance of the cartoons. The Book of the Cartoons is a valuable resource for art historians, students of Renaissance art, and anyone interested in the history of the Sistine Chapel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.