Leonardo: The Complete Paintings and Drawings gathers Leonardo da Vinci’s painted works alongside hundreds of drawings, sketches, and studies, reproduced in large, detailed plates. Frank Zöllner’s commentary moves between close visual analysis and broader art‑historical context, tracing how Leonardo thought through anatomy, engineering, light, and composition on the page before committing ideas to panel or wall. The book reads like a studio visit across time, letting you see both the finished icons and the restless work behind them.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because it is one of the most comprehensive single‑volume looks at Leonardo available to general readers. Leonardo: The Complete Paintings and Drawings is a standout pick for art lovers, students, and anyone who wants to live with both the famous images and the working drawings that shaped them.

DETAILS
• Author: Frank Zöllner
• Publisher: Taschen
• Publication Date: April 11, 2019
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9783836576253
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