Leonardo by Leonardo / Leonardo da Vinci

A landmark publication on Leonardo da Vinci, the immortal Renaissance artist universally considered one of the greatest painters of all time. Leonardo by Leonardo, by Martin J. Kemp, one of the world's leading authorities on Leonardo da Vinci, presents an astonishing gallery of the master's 27 existing paintings, as well as the preparatory drawings that formed the basis of his masterpieces. Martin J. Kemp's narrative is accompanied by extensive written reflections by Leonardo, and is further highlighted by perspectives from his contemporaries. The legacy of Leonardo da Vinci is a perennial fascination.