The life of Leonardo da Vinci

Watch our film to learn about the life of Leonardo da Vinci.

A master in various fields, Leonardo created remarkable drafts that reveal his daily thoughts and projects throughout his life. Although intended as personal working papers, they now offer insight into his genius.

See inside the Print Room at Windsor Castle, where more than 500 of Leonardo's drawings are housed in the Royal Collection. These drawings have been together since Leonardo's death in 1519 when he left them to his pupil, Francesco Melzi. They arrived in England in the 17th century, and were given to Charles II during the monarchy's restoration.