"Pietro C. Marani provides a survey of the paintings, establishing their probable dates and sequence, and determining which works were made with the participation of assistants and which by the master alone." "Marani also explores such questions as Leonardo's relationship to the other great artists of his time, the influence upon him of the art and literature of ancient Rome, his passion for scientific inquiry and analysis, and the role of royal and noble patrons in his career ."--Jacket.… (more)