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What you need to know about Leonardo and The Virgin of the Rocks, in 30 seconds
Who was Leonardo da Vinci? Why did he paint The Virgin of the Rocks, and what does it reveal about his revolutionary techniques?
Find out in our 30-second introductions:
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Leonardo's masterpiece: a 30 second introduction
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Life in the time of Leonardo: a 30-second introduction
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Leonardo the Renaissance man: a 30-second introduction
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Leonardo's techniques: a 30 second introduction
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