Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519 so the 500th anniversary of his death has just passed. His autograph paintings are few with a number undergoing extensive restoration. Many of his drawings are based on his approach of remaking nature. This talk reviews the philosophy with which Leonardo’s paintings are presented today and reviews the contribution made by his drawings to the world in which we currently live.

Guy Rooker is a retired orthopaedic surgeon who has had a lifelong interest in Leonaro da Vinci.