On the north wall is The Last Supper, the unrivalled masterpiece painted between 1495 and 1497 by Leonardo da Vinci, whose work was to herald a new era in the history of art. The complex, including ...

The Mona Lisa is much more than just a painting, it's a cultural icon. Learn how Leonardo da Vinci created this iconic image and why it's so famous.

Fortunately, anyone can appreciate art, especially with guidance from the 15th-century Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo was an artist driven by “wanting to know.” He considered ...

In 1494, Francesco’s successor, Ludovico Sforza, built on the castle’s tradition and hired Leonardo da Vinci to create art for the castle ... Maria delle Grazie, a church built by Francesco ...

Archaeologists regularly try to solve long-held mysteries, as people like Leonardo da Vinci left strong clues in their writings and art for others ... delle Grazie, a church built by Francesco.

A Leonardo da Vinci painting, Madonna with the Yarnwinder, has been stolen from Drumlanrig Castle in Scotland. Police said that the thieves posed as visitors to the castle, in Dumfries and ...

The painting, protected by a thick layer of ... I have come to Windsor Castle to see the queen’s collection of Leonardo da Vinci drawings. Outside the towering stone walls, tourists snap selfies ...