One of the most written-about Renaissance artists, da Vinci may also be among the most poorly understood.

A rare portrait by Bernardino de’ Conti, a peer of Leonardo da Vinci, set a record at Sotheby's Master Paintings auction.

Not only did Minks get involved in developing the show itself, but he also pitched the idea to Nauru’s officials as a ...

The Mona Lisa continues to captivate the world with its secrets. Every new study raises more questions than answers, keeping ...

The show Da Vinci Genius made its India debut at NESCO Centre in Mumbai last week. It brings the Renaissance master’s art, ...

One of the most beautiful creations by da Vinci, ‘Lady with an Ermine’ is believed ... Another beautiful portrait by da Vinci is of Ginevra de’ Benci, a young Florentine noblewoman.

Now, we learn, the Louvre plans to box off Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece and charge ... imply that the animal’s presence is an affirmation of love. Lady with an Ermine is as beautiful and beguiling ...

It’s simply a contraction of “ma donna,” or “my lady” in Italian — like saying Madam Lisa in English. Some alternatives: Mona Lisa was Leonardo’s mother or some other Italian noblewoman or a disguised ...