VIRGIN OF THE ROCKS

This was originally intended to be part of a magnificent altarpiece in the chapel of the immaculate conception of the Virgin Mary in the church of San Francesco Grande, though this never occurred. Despite being commissioned in 1483 it wasn’t completed until 1508, and a dispute over money caused

Leonardo to sell his first version, meaning that two are now in existence. The one pictured here is available to view in the National

Gallery, London.