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Robert Payne's biography of Leonardo da Vinci presents a fresh and engaging portrait of the Renaissance master. Drawing upon extensive research and a wealth of historical documents, the book offers new perspectives on Leonardo's life and work, dispelling long-held myths and challenging conventional interpretations. It argues, for example, that the famous self-portrait is, in fact, a drawing of Leonardo's father, and identifies the Duchess of Milan as the subject of the Mona Lisa.
Payne paints a vivid picture of Leonardo as a multifaceted individual, a man of immense talent and boundless curiosity who embraced the world around him with passion and humanity. This study explores his artistic genius alongside his scientific pursuits, revealing a figure who was both deeply religious and driven by an insatiable desire to uncover the secrets of nature.
Used (good, see images, dust jacket wear and minor cover wear) Hardcover ISBN 0385041543
