Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Explore the life and enduring legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, the ultimate Renaissance "universal man." We trace his journey from his apprenticeship in Florence under Verrocchio to becoming the highly-sought court artist for Ludovico Sforza in Milan. The film investigates his experimental techniques, his philosophical struggles with finishing work, and the incredible, globe-trotting history of one of his most enigmatic portraits, Lady with an Ermine. Finally, we reveal how modern scientific methods are unearthing new secrets about his artistic process, confirming his status as the most revolutionary painter in history.
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Explore the life and enduring legacy of Leonardo da Vinci, the ultimate Renaissance "universal man." We trace his journey from his apprenticeship in Florence under Verrocchio to becoming the highly-sought court artist for Ludovico Sforza in Milan. The film investigates his experimental techniques, his philosophical struggles with finishing work, and the incredible, globe-trotting history of one of his most enigmatic portraits, Lady with an Ermine. Finally, we reveal how modern scientific methods are unearthing new secrets about his artistic process, confirming his status as the most revolutionary painter in history.
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You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.
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#Painting #Art #History
