*Mona Lisa (c. 1503–19)
*Last Supper (c. 1495–98)
*Vitruvian Man (c. 1490)
*Self Portrait (c. 1490/1515–16)
*The Virgin of the Rocks (c. 1483–86)
*Head of a Woman (1500–10)
*La Belle Ferronnière (c. 1490–1498)
*Lady with an Ermine (c. 1489–91)
*Salvator Mundi (c. 1500)
*Ginevra de’ Benci (c. 1474/78)
*The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne (c. 1503–19)
*Madonna of the Carnation (c. 1472–1478)
*The Baptism of Christ (c. 1474–1478)
*The Adoration of the Magi (unfinished) (c. 1478–1482)
Famous paintings by Leonardo da Vinci
The term "history of painting" refers to artworks depicting scenes drawn from classical sources like mythology, the Bible, and legends. This history provides valuable insights into how people and societies have interacted with the art of painting. Studying painting history is essential, as it reveals the evolution of artistic expression and cultural values. The past shapes the present, which, in turn, influences the future.
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