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Leonardo

The Virgin of the Rocks (One Painting, One Story)

Leah Kharibian

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English
National Gallery Company Ltd
08 July 2025
Leonardo's The Virgin of the Rocks is one of the most famous paintings in the National Gallery.

With a composition that was developed and revisited by the artist throughout his life, the work encapsulates many of Leonardo's diverse interests: in the science of perception, in geology, in anatomy and in new painting techniques that create a more lifelike depiction of the human form.

In this publication Leah Kharibian tells the fascinating story behind this mysterious work, initially commissioned as an altarpiece when Leonardo was a young artist working in Milan. From charting Leonardo's innovative painting techniques to exploring the work's changing designs, this book illuminates the rich history of this Renaissance masterpiece.
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Imprint:   National Gallery Company Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 210mm,  Width: 159mm, 
ISBN:   9781857097320
ISBN 10:   1857097327
Series:   One Painting, One Story
Pages:   64
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Leah Kharibian is an independent art historian and writer. She has been telling stories for museums, galleries, palaces and stately homes across Britain and Europe for over 30 years.

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