“Der” deutsche Cicerone: Führer durch die Kunstschätze der Länder deutscher Zunge. Malerei. Fremde Schulen

Gustav Ebe authored 'Der deutsche Cicerone' in the early 20th century as part of a broader encyclopedic effort to catalog the artistic wealth located within German-speaking regions. This specific volume focuses on the painting collections of foreign schools held in German galleries, serving as a comprehensive guide for the cultured traveler and scholar of the era. The work emerged during a period of intense institutional expansion in German art history, reflecting a systematic desire to organize and document the masterpieces scattered across state and private collections.

The design of the series adheres to the tradition of the 'Cicerone' format, popularized by Jacob Burckhardt, which functioned as an indispensable intellectual companion for the Grand Tour. Ebe’s approach is methodical and instructional, emphasizing the provenance and historical significance of the individual paintings mentioned. Upon its release, the series was received as a serious reference tool for historians and collectors, valued for its rigorous classification of European art movements as they were understood by the German art-historical establishment at the time.