The Virgin of the Rocks
ArtistLeonardo da Vinci
Year1483-1486
MediumOil on panel
LocationLouvre, Paris
About The Virgin of the Rocks
Two versions exist, one in the Louvre and one in the National Gallery London. The botanical details are precise enough to identify individual species. The rock formations show Leonardos geological studies. The Louvre version is considered the original.
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