On the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, Italian academic Francesco Caglioti's recent claim that a sculpture held at a London museum bears close similarities with the work of the Renaissance genius has opened up a fresh discussion.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has been cautious and said: "A potential attribution to Leonardo da Vinci was first proposed in 1899, so Professor Caglioti's study opens up the discussion of its authorship afresh."
It is a charming and jovial image of "The Virgin with the Laughing Child," in which the young Mary appears to be enjoying the magic of motherhood with her son resting comfortably on her lap. Baby Jesus has a joyous expression as he entwines his right hand with his mother's left.
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