Leonardo da Vinci
Coverage of Leonardo da Vinci in the Nexus archive.
- Italian commuters find a moment of peace on a cable-guided ferry sketched by Leonardo da Vinci
A cable-guided ferry named 'Leonardo's Ferry' provides commuters in northern Italy with a peaceful five-minute ride across the Adda River. The vessel is attributed to a design concept sketched by Leonardo da Vinci.
- The da Vinci bloodline is unlocking the genius’s genetic secrets
Scientists have spent 30 years mapping Leonardo da Vinci's family across 21 generations and identifying living male descendants. They have also confirmed shared DNA markers that stretch back to the Renaissance. Excavations at a family tomb in Vinci may provide ancient remains for comparison.
- Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings
Scientists have identified that Old Masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli, and Rembrandt may have used proteins, particularly egg yolk, in their oil paintings. The discovery comes from a new study that sheds light on the secret ingredients used by these historical artists.