Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Italian, A true Renaissance genius, he excelled not only in painting, but also in science, engineering, anatomy, and architecture. He approached art with a scientific mind, and science with an artist’s eye. His notebooks are filled with studies of the human body, flight, nature, and machines that were centuries ahead of their time. He painted with unmatched skill and subtlety, capturing emotion and movement like no one else of his era. Works like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper are celebrated worldwide for their technical brilliance and psychological depth. He left behind a legacy of curiosity, invention, and beauty that continues to inspire.
  • The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)

    The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    Mary cradles the Christ child while Saint Anne watches, her gaze steady. The figures intertwine like a living sculpture, their gestures tender yet weighted with destiny. Light plays across their faces, hinting at the unspoken bond between mother, child, and grandmother—a quiet moment before the storm of salvation.

  • Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)

    Madonna of the Carnation (circa 1475)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    A young mother cradles her child, fingers brushing a bright carnation. The flower’s red petals echo the delicate folds of her sleeve, while the infant reaches with curious hands. Light spills across their faces, softening the quiet intimacy of the moment.

  • Lady with an Ermine – Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani (ca.1473–1536) (1490)

    Lady with an Ermine – Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani (ca.1473–1536) (1490)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    A young woman cradles a white ermine, its fur glowing against her dark dress. Her gaze drifts sideways, lips hinting at a secret. The animal’s alert posture mirrors her quiet intensity—a silent exchange between creature and keeper, frozen in time.

  • The Mona Lisa (1503- 1505)

    The Mona Lisa (1503- 1505)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    An iconic portrait with a mysterious smile, set against a dreamlike landscape, captivating viewers for centuries.

  • The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)

    The Virgin and Child with St. Anne (1500-1513)

    Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452-1519)

    Leonardo da Vinci’s painting captures Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and infant Jesus in a tender moment, highlighting themes of maternal love and sacrifice.