The mere mention of Leonardo da Vinci evokes genius. We know him as a polymath whose interests spanned astronomy, geology, hydrology, engineering and physics. As a painter, his Mona Lisa and Last ...

The self-taught artist Abraham Lincoln Walker worked in his basement on phantasmagorical paintings, discovered by the art world more than 30 years after his death.

Milan is not just about sights; it’s also a haven for foodies. Treat yourself to traditional Milanese dishes such as Risotto alla Milanese, Ossobuco, and Panettone. For a unique culinary experience, ...

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

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

Researchers have discovered a network of underground passages at the Sforza Castle in Milan, Italy. These passages, sketched ...

Trees depicted in the artwork of famous painters like Leonardo da Vinci and Piet Mondrian follow the math behind their ...

Michelangelo was the archetypal Renaissance man who found immense fame in his lifetime and is still remembered as one of the ...

Ron Howard has recalled how Tom Hanks was briefly forced to go "pants-less" in front of the Mona Lisa while filming The Da ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Joanne Yeomans explores how Kew has inspired people including royalty throughout its history and introduces a new exhibition at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art which celebrates ... by ...

Researchers may have found the hidden tunnels beneath a castle in Milan that Leonardo da Vinci sketched in 1495.