Leonardo Da Vinci's Art May Be Hiding a Secret: His Own DNA

Researchers working on the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project believe the Renaissance Man left his DNA on the chalk drawing titled ...
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Researchers claim hidden Da Vinci code found in famous artwork

Fresh claims of a hidden Da Vinci code in one of the Renaissance master’s most famous drawings are colliding with a new wave ...
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Scientists find DNA in a Leonardo da Vinci drawing

What does it mean to discover genetic material from an iconic artists who’d been dead for years? In the recent book Wild ...
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Leonardo da Vinci's DNA may be embedded in his art — and scientists think they've managed to extract some

In a first, scientists have extracted DNA from a Renaissance-era drawing attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, but they can't be ...

Genetic clues may be hiding in Leonardo da Vinci’s artwork

Scientists have turned to artifacts associated with Leonardo da Vinci on a quest to track down the legendary polymath’s elusive DNA.
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PBS’ mesmerizing “Leonardo da Vinci” captures the creative essence of the artist’s vision

Turns throughout PBS' “Leonardo da Vinci” remind us of how similar his era was to ours. Da Vinci’s Renaissance was a time of doubt and great uncertainty. His native city of Florence, Italy, was an ...
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How to Appreciate Art Like Leonardo da Vinci

Art can seem unapproachable at times. That’s because no two people view a work of art in the same way — and there’s no rulebook that says what is or isn't considered art. Fortunately, anyone can ...
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Language of Genius: A Leonardo da Vinci Glossary

A singular genius of infinite curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci left behind masterpieces that remain among the most revered works of art of all time. Beyond his remarkable achievements as a painter, he was ...