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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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Go behind the scenes at the National Gallery and watch the restoration of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'. Conservation's Larry Keith talks through the restoration of one of Leonardo da Vinci's most elaborate works, which underwent 18 months of specialist treatment to remove a cracked and yellowing varnish.

 

From The National Gallery Visitor's Guide DVD

 

Find out more about Leonardo da Vinci, The Virgin of the Rocks, about 1491/2-9 and 1506-8

 

Read about the restoration of 'The Virgin of the Rocks'

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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The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN