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Archaeologists follow a Leonardo da Vinci sketch to secret castle tunnels

Archaeologists in Milan have turned a 15th century sketch by Leonardo da Vinci into a working blueprint, tracing his inked ...

Covet an Italian masterpiece, but shy of the millions? How about a digital copy at supercar prices

MILAN (AP) — The last person to get their hands on a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci shelled out more than $450 ...
Artnet

How Leonardo da Vinci Won the Commission for the Largest Horse Monument of the Modern Era—and Then Lost It

This excerpt from Frank Zöllner's new book on Leonardo details the artist's long struggle with the grandiose Sforza monument. Giovanni Antonio Boltraffio, after a design by Leonardo, Litta Madonna ...
Daily Express

Leonardo da Vinci's secret underground tunnels discovered after 500 years

20:57, Tue, Feb 11, 2025 Updated: 21:00, Tue, Feb 11, 2025 Mysterious tunnels sketched by Leonardo da Vinci have been rediscovered after 500 years. A series of underground passages were found under ...
Moviefone

Leonardo da Vinci: The Genius in Milan Streaming - Where to Watch Online

An explosion, a conspiracy, and an unlikely duo on a mission to expose the truth.
Artnet

In Milan Ai Jing Renders Leonardo da Vinci’s Mysterious Melody Listenable for the First Time

In her most recent exhibition, entitled “Dialogues,” musician-turned-artist Ai Jing embarks on a journey across mediums, techniques, art historical periods, and traditions. Set within the august ...
Seattle Times

Milan to showcase da Vinci to mark 500 years since his death

MILAN (AP) — The Ambrosian Library in Milan is planning a series of exhibitions to commemorate the 500-year anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, including the display of the most important pages ...
Forbes

See Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper,’ Even Last Minute, And Explore Milan Like A Local With ‘Tourist Italy’

After ensuring we received our coveted paper entry tickets, our local guide Daniele led us inside the refectory of the ancient Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, suggesting we all ...
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Archaeologists Followed a Sketch by Leonardo da Vinci That Led to Secret Tunnels Under an Ancient Castle

An underground tunnel network long rumored thanks to drawings by Leonardo da Vinci under Milan’s Sforza Castle are proven to exist. Ground-penetrating radar and laser scanning revealed that the ...
Los Angeles Times

Milan’s big showing of a Da Vinci notebook recalls L.A.’s Leonardo that got away

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. In light of recent controversies, most folks who care about art know ...
Los Angeles Times

Art review: ‘Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan’

From London — — In the second room of “Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan,” a moving and unprecedented exhibition at the National Gallery, what some regard as the most beautiful ...
The New York Times

Following in the Footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci

Many of the artist’s works have traveled from around the world to a major show at the Louvre. But many more remain in Italy, in cities and small towns alike. By Elisabetta Povoledo VINCI, Italy — In ...