Leonardo. All Paintings

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) is considered one of the most significant figures in history and the epitome of the Renaissance genius. This book is the perfect complement to the edition Leonardo. Graphic Work and presents a compact catalogue raisonné of all his masterful paintings.

Based on the successful XXL edition, the work traces the artist's life and work in ten chapters. It presents all known paintings, drawing on letters, contracts, diary entries, and writings to make the man behind groundbreaking works of art visible. From the Virgin of the Rocks to the Virgin and Child with Saint Anne to the mysterious Mona Lisa, this volume includes some of the greatest treasures from the Louvre, the Prado, and the National Gallery in London, as well as works by Leonardo that were lost over time but whose precision and expressiveness continue to impress to this day.

About the Author

Frank Zöllner earned his doctorate in 1987 with a thesis on ancient motifs in the art and architectural history of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. In 2010, he also published a post-doctoral thesis on movement and expression in Leonardo's art. He is the author of numerous publications on Renaissance art and art theory, as well as on 20th-century art. Since 1996, he has been a professor of medieval and modern art history at the University of Leipzig. For TASCHEN, he wrote the XL monographs on Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

Leonardo. The Complete Paintings was published in 2021 by TASCHEN Verlag as a high-quality hardcover edition in German. With ISBN 9783836562942 (ISBN-10: 3836562944), the work encompasses all the paintings of the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci in a compact form. The book weighs 980 grams, is in very good condition, and combines art historical expertise with careful design.

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