Leonardo da Vinci - A Closer Look by Alan Donnithorne

Leonardo da Vincis drawings are among the most accomplished and technically varied ever made. Detailed study of those in the Royal Collection - the finest group in existence - reveals much about his materials and techniques and his innovative approach to drawing. This ground-breaking book explores a substantial number of Leonardos most celebrated drawings in unprecedented detail. Specialist microscopic photography it will open up a new understanding and appreciation of Leonardos techniques and present new information on his materials, uncovering features invisible to the naked eye.