The Musician (left ) and La Belle Ferronnière, by Leonardo da Vinci. Photograph: Milano/De Agostini Picture Library; Musee du Louvre, Paris/Veneranda Biblioteca AmbrosianaRenaissance man though he undoubtedly was, Leonardo da Vinci was very much a part-time artist. Among the wrecks and ruins and dubious attributions, Leonardo produced very few paintings – around 20, about some of which scholarly debate continues. There are nine in the National Gallery exhibition, all dated from his years in Milan, as well as Giampietrino's almost 8 metre-wide 1520 scale copy of Leonardo's 1492-8 Last Supper.
Really a show of a lifetime. This wonderful presentaion of some of the most well known images by the great Renaissance artist is not to be missed if you can help it. The drawings are exquisite, and equally there are pictures created by followers of Leonardo's that although obviously influenced by the master, stand alone in their own right.
Tickets we are told can easily be gotten, especially if you are prepared to get to the National Gallery early, and stand in line. Bring a coffee and warm gloves. Our information is to get there before 8 am, the earlier the better.
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