Another Proof That Leonardo da Vinci Was a Genius

Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi (c. 1499–1510) portrays Christ cradling a crystal orb, blending Byzantine iconography with Renaissance sfumato, optical mastery, and profound symbolism. Its journey from royal collection to $450M record sale is shrouded in authenticity debates, restoration controversies, and Saudi secrecy—embodying Leonardo's enigmatic genius on cosmic scale.

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