Da Vinci ‘Salvator Mundi’ painting stolen from Naples basilica is found in a local flat

Priceless Leonardo-school ‘Salvator Mundi’ painting of Christ stolen from Naples basilica two years ago is found in a local flat Copy of world-famous Salvator Mundi painting has been found in a Naples flat Leonardo painting had been stolen from Naples basilica two years ago Police found artwork in a nearby flat and arrested 36-year-old Neapolitan  By … Read more

Chalk drawing of Jesus Christ believed to be previously unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci

A newly discovered chalk drawing of Jesus Christ with striking similarities to the Mona Lisa is believed to be a previously unknown work by Leonardo da Vinci. Italian researchers, who found the work hidden away for centuries in a private collection, claim that the chalk drawing is almost certainly the work of the Renaissance master. … Read more

Mona Lisa: Hidden marks reveal da Vinci ‘traced’ the iconic painting from an earlier sketch

Hidden marks beneath the Mona Lisa reveals Leonardo da Vinci ‘traced’ the outline of the iconic painting from an earlier sketch By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:23 BST, 2 October 2020 | Updated: 12:23 BST, 2 October 2020 We may never know the secret behind the Mona Lisa’s inscrutable smile — but Leonardo da … Read more

Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown’s ex-wife says his affairs left her emotionally shattered

Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown’s ex-wife says his affairs left her emotionally shattered as he countersues HER for libel Blythe Brown launched a lawsuit against her husband  Dan Brown in July She claimed he had extra-marital affairs and ‘secretly plundering’ marital assets Last week, Mr Brown revealed he is countersuing his ex for libel … Read more

Aidan Turner is joined by an unrecognisable James D’Arcy as actor transforms into Leonardo da Vinci

Aidan Turner was dressed in character on Wednesday as filming commenced on the Italian set of forthcoming biographical drama Leonardo. The actor plays brilliant but tormented renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci in the new series, which will endeavour to explore the artist’s life through some of his best known works.  And with production back in … Read more

Aidan Turner transforms into Leonardo da Vinci as he gets to work on set of his new historical drama

Aidan Turner has returned to filming his new historical drama Leonardo, as he got to work on set on Thursday. The Poldark star, 37, transformed into Leonardo da Vinci while shooting scenes in the medieval town Viterbo, Italy, with co-star Carlos Cuevas. Transforming into the the Italian Renaissance artist, Aidan looked unrecognisable as he sported a … Read more

Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown is being sued by his ex-wife for ‘leading a double life’

The ex-wife of The Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown has filed a lawsuit alleging the man known for writing about conspiracies and secret societies led a double life during their marriage that included a tryst with a Dutch horse trainer and other affairs.  In her lawsuit filed Monday in New Hampshire, Blythe Brown also … Read more

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Da Vinci Code is heading from page to stage 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Da Vinci Code is heading from page to stage By Baz Bamigboye for the Daily Mail Published: 01:57 BST, 26 June 2020 | Updated: 02:01 BST, 26 June 2020 The clues were tough to decipher but once unravelled, they led to a startling discovery. Dan Brown’s enormously successful book The Da Vinci Code, … Read more

Poldark’s Aidan Turner transforms into Leonardo Da Vinci in first look images from actor’s new drama

Poldark’s Aidan Turner transforms into Leonardo Da Vinci in first look images from actor’s new historical drama charting the Renaissance artist’s life By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 16:56 BST, 15 April 2020 | Updated: 16:57 BST, 15 April 2020 First look images of Aidan Turner in his new historical drama Leonardo were released on … Read more

From Le Corsaire to Deadwater Fell on TV and a Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Edinburgh, 7 Events

7 Events: From ENB’s Le Corsaire to Deadwater Fell on TV and a Leonardo da Vinci exhibition in Edinburgh, Event picks the top things to do this week By Keeba Roy for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 GMT, 4 January 2020 | Updated: 22:01 GMT, 4 January 2020 The Ballet: Le Corsaire English National … Read more