Throughout his life, Leonardo da Vinci was known as a painter, sculptor, scientist, engineer, draughtsman, theorist and architect. While Leonardo had received no formal training, he is considered to be a prime example of the “Renaissance Man”, due to his unquenchable curiosity and inventive imagination. Today, works created by Leonardo da Vinci can be found in museums and institutions all around the world, such as the Louvre in Paris, the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, the British Museum in London, and the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.
The experience DA VINCI: GENIUS takes you into the mind of the man, to learn more about him and how his mind worked. The exposition includes over 50 of Da Vinci’s most famous and loved works, including ‘The Last Supper’, the ‘Mona Lisa’, ‘The Baptism of Christ’ and his ornithopter. After exploring his mind, the exposition invites you to imagine what Da Vinci would think of the world we live in today.
