Leonardo da Vinci Virgin of the Rocks Geology
Channel: Colchester Gallery
Date: 2020-11-05

Leonardo da Vinci's two paintings of the Virgin of the Rocks feature rock formations, and a landscape of mountains and a lake. The geology may be traced to the Valley of the Arno in Tuscany, to the Italian Alps north of Milan, the Apennines,  and the Dolomite ranges. They reflect the artist's interest in geology and landscape that dates from his childhood.  

If you enjoyed this video, you will find more details in the following videos from Colchester Gallery 

* The Virgin of the Rocks - Which is the earlier?   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5zHJ0B5DhU
*  The Virgin of the Rocks - Commission and Background    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyIQZJCmhj0  
*   The Virgin of the Rocks - Form and Balance, indications of why the Louvre painting must be the copy     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e31NAwojFgA  
*   The Virgin of the Rocks - Something important is missing.   This video describes how Leonardo got the last laugh when the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception refused to honour their financial agreement.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEgC5_4e2Io  

Also from Colchester Gallery-  The Life of Leonardo for Children, and those wanting a brief, accurate overview without the sensationalism, speculation and conspiracy theories.      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRKzvCK_-X0 



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See: http://www.leonardodavincithevirginoftherocks.com/ for more details