Explore Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works like the Mona Lisa, as well as his drawings and unfinished works. In 1517, Leonardo showed a visitor a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo, the wife of a ...

Leonardo da Vinci's famous 15th-century work ... they became emotional standing in front of the painting. Though the mural is no doubt the main attraction here, travelers also suggested taking ...

What's more, the Apostles are portraits of many of da Vinci's own friends and contemporaries at the Milanese court. "So in many ways the painting is — among other things — a representation of ...

A singular genius of infinite curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci left behind masterpieces ... head when both were commissioned to paint opposing murals in Florence's Council Hall, though Michelangelo's ...