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Leonardo da Vinci's self-potrait in rare public show The only existing self-portrait by Italian master Leonardo da Vinci is to make a rare appearance in a new exhibition in Turin in northern Italy.

29 October 2014

Da Vinci's instrument: the sound of genius With elegant black and tan keys it looks like a baby grand piano, but when tinkled they release the voluptuous tones of a cello.

14 November 2013