Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks is a beautiful example of his portraiture. One version of this painting hangs in the Louvre, first created around 1483-1486. An almost identical painting is in the National Gallery of London, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, probably before 1508. This verson was painted for the chapel of the Confraternity of the Immaculate Conception, in the church of San Francesco Grande in Milan. Why not enjoy a hand created oil painting in your own home? This masterpiece is sure to be admired! Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance period. Leonardo painted with such talent and passion that he ignited with his brush a passion for knowledge and advancement in the world. His artistic genius was not only limited to paintings and sculpture, he had advanced theories in many disciplines including anatomy, mechanics, mathematics and optics. He was a true master of life and art.