Milan, 1506. Leonardo da Vinci stood accused of poisoning Caterina da Cremona. Addressing Stefano Giraldi, an official of the Podestà, Leonardo vehemently declared his innocence and then, as if stepping back in time, recounted his apprentic…

With each acclaiming achievement, Leonardo’s renown expanded, yet a single imprudent choice threatened to unravel all he had built. A subsequent, unexpected turn of events further damaged his artistic standing, prompting him to seek patrona…

Leonardo journeyed to Milan with a singular purpose: to secure the favor of the Regent Duke Ludovico Sforza. However, the reality of the court proved less enticing than he’d imagined. Instead of pursuing painting, Leonardo was tasked with c…

Ludovico's commission for an equestrian statue in memory of his father ignited Leonardo's ambition further, driving him to surpass all expectations. As he labored on the project, the artist placed his confidence in a figure generally consid…

With the passing of Ludovico’s wife, Leonardo found himself burdened with a new commission, yet adrift in a sea of personal grief. The weight of his sorrow proved a formidable obstacle to his work. Seeking solace, he took heed of wise couns…

Back in Florence, Leonardo, lacking inspiration, agreed to paint the portrait that would one day be known as the Mona Lisa. Having failed to reconcile with Caterina, he journeyed to Imola, where he was met with considerable praise from his …

With Caterina located, Leonardo returns to his work, though a growing frustration accompanies him – the burgeoning fame of the younger artist, Michelangelo Buonarroti. He sets aside his personal feelings and allows himself to be convinced t…

As time dwindled, Stefano hurried to rescue Leonardo, and in doing so, uncovered the truth of his most carefully guarded secret. Possessing the facts, yet lacking proof, Stefano found himself compelled to seek aid from an unforeseen quarter…