Siegfried Woldhek: The search for the true face of Leonardo

The video explores the mystery of Leonardo da Vinci's face, analyzing his extensive body of work to identify potential self-portraits. Despite the lack of a widely accepted image of Leonardo, the speaker examines over 700 drawings, narrowing down to three potential self-portraits. These portraits are compared to a statue of David, for which Leonardo posed, revealing similar features. The analysis suggests these portraits could indeed represent Leonardo, providing a new perspective on the iconic artist.

What is the main controversy surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's appearance?

How many male portraits did the speaker find in Leonardo's drawings?

What characteristics did the portraits need to have to be considered potential self-portraits of Leonardo?

What was the age of Leonardo when the three portraits were created?

What is the significance of the statue made by Verrocchio in relation to Leonardo's identity?