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Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings

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For the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, this updated edition of our XL title provides the most comprehensive survey of the life and work of the master painter, sculptor, architect, and inventor. The catalogue raisonné of paintings covers both surviving and lost works, while full-bleed details allow us to inspect even the subtlest brushstrokes that came to revolutionize art history.
Hardcover8.3 x 10.2 in.6.08 lb704 pages
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Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings

Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings

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Da Vinci in Detail

The life and work of the ultimate Renaissance artist

Unmatched in his ingenuity, technical prowess, and curiosity, Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) epitomizes the humanistic ideal of the Renaissance man: a peerless master of painting, sculpture, cartography, anatomy, architecture—and more. Simultaneously captivating art historians, collectors, and the millions who flock yearly to admire his works, Leonardo’s appeal is as diffuse as were his preoccupations. His images permeate nearly every facet of Western cultureThe Vitruvian Man is engraved into millions of Euro coins, The Last Supper is considered the single most reproduced religious painting in history, and the Mona Lisa has entranced countless artists and observers for centuries.

On the occasion of the 500th anniversary of his death, this updated edition of our XL title is an unrivaled survey of Leonardo’s life and work, including a catalogue raisonné encompassing both his surviving and lost paintings. Through stunning full-bleed details, we experience every measured brushstroke, each a testament to Leonardo’s masterful ability.

An expansive catalog of nearly 700 of Leonardo’s drawings further illuminates the breadth of his pursuits. From diagrams of intricately engineered machines to portraits of plump infants, they stand reflective of his boundless and visionary technical imagination, balanced with a subtle and perceptive hand, capable of rendering quotidian moments with moving emotional timbre.

Also included is a new foreword by Frank Zöllner, expanded exclusively for this special edition, which dissects the latest scientific developments on Leonardo’s work and the story behind the haunting Salvator Mundi, which recently fetched a record-breaking $ 450 million at auction.
The authors

Frank Zöllner wrote his doctoral thesis on motifs originating from Antiquity in the history of art and architecture of the Medieval and Renaissance periods (1987). He is also the author of a postdoctoral treatise on motion and expression in the art of Leonardo da Vinci, published in 2010. He has published numerous works on Renaissance art and art theory, and on 20th-century art. Since 1996 he has been Professor of Medieval and Modern Art at the University of Leipzig. For TASCHEN he has authored the XL monographs on Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

Johannes Nathan studied art history at New York University and the Courtauld Institute of Art in London, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1995 with a dissertation on the working methods of Leonardo da Vinci. He is the author of numerous art publications, director of Nathan Fine Art (Berlin and Zürich) and teaches art history at the Technische Universität, Berlin.

Leonardo. The Complete Paintings and Drawings
Hardcover21 x 26 cm2.76 kg704 pages

ISBN 978-3-8365-7625-3

Edition: English

ISBN 978-3-8365-7627-7

Edition: Spanish

ISBN 978-3-8365-7628-4

Edition: French
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Gorgeous book

Richard,October 29, 2021
Very pleased to have this on the shelf.

Magnificent!

Heather,October 28, 2021
I ordered this book for my son for his birthday. We could not be more impressed and overwhelmed by the amazing quality of the book. It’s a compilation of Leonardo’s famous paintings and drawings. It sure is a conversation piece. He has laid it out on his living room table and looks quite aesthetic along with his furniture. My son has always loved Leonardo’s artwork and is sure to derive constant artistic creation and inspiration using this TASCHEN book in the years to come. Beautiful!

Magnifique

Eva,October 27, 2021
Très beau livre. C'est assez stupéfiant de trouver un ouvrage pareil à ce prix.

Great collection of photos!

Zach,October 27, 2021
Just what I was looking for

A Genius

Armando,October 27, 2021
No words. A fully immersion