A landmark publication on Leonardo da Vinci, the immortal Renaissance artist universally considered one of the greatest painters of all time. Leonardo by Leonardo, by Martin J. Kemp, one of the world's leading authorities on Leonardo da Vinci, presents an astonishing gallery of the master's 27 existing paintings, as well as the preparatory drawings that formed the basis of his masterpieces. Martin J. Kemp's narrative is accompanied by extensive written reflections by Leonardo, and is further highlighted by perspectives from his contemporaries.
Museums, cultural institutions, and media outlets across the globe are preparing celebrations to mark the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci¿s death in 2019
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Many of the paintings reproduced in the book are the result of new ultra-high definition digital capture that allows readers to see details with unprecedented clarity, almost impossible to see in museums
