Tuscany has everything you could ever want all in one place. From the rolling hills, cypress trees, and vineyards to the fresh produce, wine, cheese, and ham, to the art, architecture and language it is no wonder why the Renaissance started here.  I can see why Michelangelo and Leonardo resorted to the brush and chisel, I would too if I lived in a place such as this!  Pizza + good wine + good weather + beautiful landscape = inspiration and great painting (or photography in my case).