Leonardo Da Vinci

LEONARDO DA VINCI

By Maurice W. Brockwell

A short introduction to the art and life of Leonardo da Vinci. First published in 1908, this book explores Leonardo’s artistic career from his early works, through the famous pieces such as The Last Supper, the Mona Lisa and The Virgin of the Rocks, to his last works.

Leonardo da Vinci's art is the apotheosis of Renaissance - and Western - art. He depicted angels, Madonnas and saints in ever-mysterious images. His sfumato paintings remain some of th...