The 10 Places to See The Art of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci’s work had an immeasurable impact on the world of Western art. While the majority of his masterpieces are found in cities in Italy, such as Florence and Milan, there are other pieces in surprising locations across the globe. Here are 10 places you can find da Vinci’s work on your travels.
Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan
Church
The Louvre, Paris
Museum
Uffizi Gallery, Florence
Museum, Art Gallery
The National Gallery, London
Art Gallery, Museum, Historical Landmark, Architectural Landmark
The National Gallery in London is home to two important works by da Vinci: The Virgin of the Rocks and The Burlington House Cartoon, purchased by the museum in 1880 and 1962 respectively. The latter is drawn in charcoal and chalk on eight pieces of paper stuck together and is presumed to be a cartoon for a painting, although no painting has been discovered based directly on this work. The National Gallery houses more than 2,300 paintings in total – a world-class collection that belongs to the British public and is available to see for free.
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
Library, Museum
Vatican Museums, Rome
Church, Museum
Alte Pinakothek, Munich
Museum
Munich’s Alte Pinakothek is one of the oldest art galleries in the world, housing an impressive collection of old master paintings. The building’s Renaissance Revival architectural style is a work of art in itself. A standout artwork of the collection is da Vinci’s Madonna of the Carnation, which has been on display here since 1889. Though it was originally attributed to Andrea del Verrocchio, art historians today agree that it is Leonardo da Vinci’s work. It is the only piece of art by the Italian master permanently on display in Germany.
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Art Gallery, Museum
Czartoryski Museum
Art Gallery, Museum
Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg
Museum
Additional reporting by Charlotte Luxford.