Leonardo da Vinci: Unveiling the Face

The video explores the mystery of Leonardo da Vinci's face, despite his extensive body of work. It delves into the search for his self-portraits among his 700 drawings, narrowing down to three potential candidates. The analysis highlights similarities in features across these portraits, suggesting they could be self-portraits. The video concludes by comparing these portraits with a statue of Leonardo as a reference, proposing a new understanding of his appearance.

What is the main controversy discussed about Leonardo da Vinci?

• His writings

• His true appearance

• His inventions

• His artistic techniques

What did Leonardo da Vinci famously draw?

• Everything but faces

• Only faces

• Only landscapes

• Only animals

How many male portraits were found among Leonardo's drawings?

• 200

• 120

• 100

• 50

What criteria were used to identify potential self-portraits?

• Only paintings

• Stylized and caricatured faces

• Detailed and 3/4 view portraits

• Profiles and vague drawings

How many potential self-portraits of Leonardo were identified?

• Three

• Two

• One

• Four

What common features were found in the three potential self-portraits?

• Similar eye colors

• Different chin structures

• Different nose shapes

• Similar broad foreheads and curved lips

What ages were the potential self-portraits of Leonardo created?

• 40, 50, 60

• 25, 35, 45

• 33, 38, 63

• 20, 30, 40

What was used as a reference to confirm Leonardo's identity in the portraits?

• A diary

• A statue

• A letter

• A painting

Who created the statue used as a reference for Leonardo's identity?

• Raphael

• Verrocchio

• Donatello

• Michelangelo

What is the significance of the statue in identifying Leonardo's face?

• It was a famous painting

• It was a self-portrait

• It was a random sculpture

• Leonardo posed for it as a boy