Leonardo playlist

Explore the world of Leonardo da Vinci. Watch a film about the once-in-a-lifetime exhibition 'Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan' and listen to illustrated podcast clips examining his powerful art, elusive character and universal influence

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Experience the excitement of what was dubbed 'one of the exhibitions of the century' in this brand new retrospective of the 2011 show Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan.

 

Take a look back at this unprecedented exhibition – the first of its kind anywhere in the world – which brought together sensational international loans never before seen in the UK.

 

Hear exhibition curator Luke Syson reflecting on the significance of the historical show, as Larry Keith, Head of Conservation, Ashok Roy, Director of Science, and Nicholas Penny, Director of the National Gallery describe what they learnt from this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition.

Gallery insight
MovieGallery insight
'Looking Back on Leonardo'
Technical insight
MovieTechnical insight
Watch Conservation's Larry Keith restoring 'The Virgin of the Rocks'
Curator's insight
AudioCurator's insight
Luke Syson discusses the elusive character of Leonardo da Vinci
Personal response
MoviePersonal response
Historian Martin Kemp explores Leonardo's drawings
Curator's insight
AudioCurator's insight
Luke Syson on the two versions of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'
Curator's insight
AudioCurator's insight
Luke Syson on setting up an historic exhibition
Artist's insight
AudioArtist's insight
Painter Jenny Saville on the influence of Leonardo on her own work
 
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