"De Pictura. Dodici Pittori in Italia" is a book edited by the Italian art historian and critic Philippe Daverio. Published in 2013, the book features a collection of essays on twelve contemporary Italian painters, offering a comprehensive overview of their work and artistic practices.

The twelve painters featured in the book are Mario Schifano, Francesco Clemente, Sandro Chia, Enzo Cucchi, Mimmo Paladino, Carlo Maria Mariani, Nicola De Maria, Remo Salvadori, Marco Tirelli, Marco Bagnoli, Luca Pignatelli, and Giovanni Albanese.

Each chapter of the book is dedicated to one of the twelve painters, and includes a biographical overview, a critical analysis of their work, and examples of their art. The book also includes an introduction by Daverio that provides context for the work of the twelve artists, as well as an index of names and an index of works.

Overall, "De Pictura. Dodici Pittori in Italia" is a significant contribution to the study of contemporary Italian art. It offers a detailed and nuanced view of the work of twelve important artists, and provides insight into the larger cultural and historical context in which they worked. The book is likely to appeal to fans of contemporary painting and Italian art, as well as those with an interest in art criticism and art history.