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Leonardo da Vinci DNA sample potentially obtained from his artwork
Jan 8, 2026Scientists have successfully acquired a DNA sample from one of the Renaissance-era maestro's sketches.
Leonardo da Vinci drawing sells for $12 million
Jul 10, 2021Drawn by the Maestro himself, the small sketch of a bear's head has sold for a record-breaking sum.
Da Vinci sketch reignites Salvator Mundi doubts
Nov 19, 2020A newly discovered sketch of Jesus by Leonardo da Vinci may prove that he did not paint Salvator Mundi.
Leonardo da Vinci painting mystery solved
Jun 11, 2019The world's most expensive painting - Salvator Mundi - mysteriously disappeared shortly after being sold.
Da Vinci's 'claw hand' stopped him painting
May 5, 2019A new study has suggested that an injury sustained from a fall may have left Leonardo da Vinci unable to paint.
Lock of hair to help crack Da Vinci mystery
May 1, 2019A lock of hair thought to belong to Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci is set to undergo DNA testing.
Leonardo da Vinci was likely ambidextrous
VIDEO Apr 12, 2019A new study of da Vinci's work has lead experts to conclude that he could write and draw with both hands.
$450 million da Vinci painting buyer revealed
VIDEO Dec 9, 2017The mystery of who paid $450 million for Leonardo da Vinci's 'Salvator Mundi' has now been solved.
Mystery surrounds $450M da Vinci painting
Nov 16, 2017The 500-year-old painting, which sold for a record-breaking sum at auction, has a few peculiarities.
Who was Leonardo da Vinci's mystery mother?
May 22, 2017An Oxford University professor believes he may have pieced together the identity of Leonardo's mother.
Mystery Leonardo da Vinci 'relics' discovered
Apr 21, 2017Researchers in Italy have located two undisclosed 'relics' that once belonged to da Vinci himself.
Is the Mona Lisa's expression happy or sad ?
Mar 13, 2017One of the art world's most hotly debated mysteries may have finally been solved after 500 years.
Da Vinci's scribbles reveal hidden knowledge
Jul 23, 2016Sketches demonstrating the laws of friction have been identified within the margins of Da Vinci's notes.
DNA to help solve Leonardo da Vinci mystery
May 6, 2016Scientists are hoping to extract DNA from skin and hair samples found on some of Da Vinci's paintings.
Mystery of the Mona Lisa's smile solved
Aug 20, 2015Researchers have identified a subtle optical illusion responsible for the painting's enigmatic smile.
Figure found hidden in Da Vinci's Mona Lisa
VIDEO May 16, 2015A controversial new video claims to have cracked an alternative version of the Da Vinci code.
'Beardless Jesus' discovered in Spain
Oct 6, 2014One of the earliest depictions of Jesus has been found on a plate dating back to the 4th century AD.
Is the Mona Lisa the world's first 3D image ?
May 6, 2014Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece is part of a matching pair of paintings that form a 3D image.
Jesus' wife parchment is not a fake
Apr 11, 2014A fragment of papyrus with writing that references the wife of Jesus is believed to be genuine.
Lost Da Vinci painting found in bank vault
Oct 6, 2013The priceless painting by Renaissance genius Leonardo Da Vinci depicts noblewoman Isabella d’Este.
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