This Da Vinci Painting Is Weirder Than It Seems. Here's Why.

This piece is called Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci. It’s a portrait of 16 year-old Cecilia Gallerani, the favorite mistress of the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza. It’s a painting created to commemorate the couple's relationship. A relationship that ended before the painting could even be completed due to Sforza’s marriage to Beatrice d’Este. Why did Leonardo da Vinci choose to include such a strange animal in this portrait? It’s probably not for the reason you might think! Thanks for watching!
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[@huldrrrr9486]

Cecilia Gallerani, Beatrice d'Este and Isabella d'Este were such fascinating women, it surprises me that they have never gotten any biopics or shows about them.

[@sentimentalcircuscurator]

Erhum-hum-hum-hum!!!..... Ginevra di Benci ?

[@raycigar6356]

Because those women were no part of an oppressed minority struggling for survival and equality....just maybe xD just not shocking enough for Hollywood

[@ghoststarstalk]

Profane.

[@woudgy]

@@raycigar6356 and yet we got a Top Gun sequel

[@cleversushi8428]

Rightt? I want their story adapted into something😔

[@whiteofsky]

I saw this painting in person and it's really beautiful, more interesting than Mona Lisa in my opinion and instead of queuing for an hour to catch a glimpse from afar you can actually see it up close in a quiet room.

[@Art_Deco]

Thank you for sharing! I would love to see it in person someday.

[@thecook8964]

Um, hopefully no so called, climate protestor is reading your statement...

[@Fiona2254]

I concentrated my viewing of his works in the hall adjacent to the Mona Lisa. I was not wowed by ML but the other paintings I could study in closeup were amazing.

[@rs-pk2mk]

She’s in a gallery of her own at the museum in Kraków, a dark room softly lit with a spotlight on it. I sat in front of it ogling at how tendons, veins, individual hairs, and refraction in the irises are all portrayed, she stuns FAR more than the Mona Lisa

[@Art_Deco]

I love this. Thank you for sharing your experience seeing her!

[@ingridlinbohm7682]

The Mona Lisa is an ugly and badly painted painting.

[@stanonlyoneof]

@@ingridlinbohm7682 well paint it then lmfao

[@viridiantheforest1037]

@@ingridlinbohm7682 It's just badly preserved, it looks totally different than when it was painted, also she used to have eye brows

[@SandraHof]

I live in Kraków. A few years ago I had a dear friend from the States come to visit me. At the time, Lady with the Ermine was being housed at the National Museum here, while the Czartoryski Museum was undergoing renovations. I took my friend to the museum to see the painting, as she appreciated fine art. It was beautifully displayed in a darkened room by itself. We felt it was a privelege to see it. Thanks for doing a video on it.

[@lostlatinlover]

I actually saw this painting in Cracow in the late 1990s. I stood in a queue not knowing what was at the end. Finally I reached the entrance which was guarded by heavily armed men. Only one person was allowed in the room. And there it was!! I had only ever seen Da Vinci’s masterpiece in books. It is astonishing!

[@LemonThyme1933]

Yes, that's how I saw it, one person at a time. I saw it while it was on temporary viewing in Gdansk sometime before 2014.

[@emiliadelglo]

It’s always so fascinating to listen about paintings we used to know since forever, but because of this new amazing facts, perception of them is totally different ❤ Also, as a Polish I feel honoured that my country owns such important piece of art, saw it on my own in Cracow, truly hipnotizing

[@Art_Deco]

Agreed. I love it!

[@frofro7134]

greetings from Tricity in Poland :-)

[@CelestePrimrose]

Your video always impressed me, it's so informative especially for someone like me who's never into art in the first place but the way you've delivered the facts and humour's just astounding which in turn make me appreciated the art and story behind it more, even learning about many pieces that I've never even heard before.

[@Art_Deco]

I'm so glad 😊 Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@cocogoat1111]

That Da Vinci is just so damn talented. To think he thought of painting as an afterthought amongst his other talents.

[@natashalilyrose8114]

The stories behind art are just fascinating, it's like a reality tv drama

[@DavidMcCoul]

“sfumato” means “smoke”, referring to painting in many very thin, transparent layers of color. Leonardo championed this technique in the Mona Lisa.

[@loribragg2947]

I have a framed copy of this painting (canvas transfer) hanging in my bedroom, as well as a copy of the Mona Lisa. It is a testament to Leonardo's versatility that he painted two extremely different women, judging by their different expressions, with such mastery. This subject appears modest, shy, mild-mannered. The Mona Lisa sits in a ladylike, outwardly demure manner--but her expression hints at a strong, bold personality, like a queen secretly snickering at her subjects. On a different note, I would like to add that, as an artist myself, an original painting executed well by a fine hand has a glow about it that even the best copies somehow fail to capture.

[@emijta]

Every video of yours is full of fascinating details. You have a knack for storytelling. Brilliant!

[@Art_Deco]

Oh my gosh. Thank you! That means so much 😊.

[@jeffslade1892]

The ermine is a stoat in its winter-white coat, and not to be confused with the smaller weasel. The weasel does not change colour and has a short tail. The stoat is not the long tailed weasel, that is an american species. The one in her hands is exceptionally large and may be an albino ferret (domesticated polecat, often selected for albinism) as stoats (& weasels) are practically untameable and would not remain at all still if she was asked to sit holding one, she would get bitten..

[@pinheadlarry2921]

Yeah i kind of think it’s just a ferret? they’ve been domesticated for a long time. They probably did look a little different

[@Roberto-REME]

Outstanding video and phenomenal narration. Your enunciation is crystal clear, your tone is engaging and inviting, your light sarcasm is hilarious and well timed. Your videos are entertaining, informative and educational.

[@Art_Deco]

Thank you, Roberto! Your comments always bring a smile to my face. I appreciate them so much 😊

[@S.Pociecha]

All the above may be true, but where did you get that pronunciation of ermine?? The second syllable isn't a possessive pronoun. It rhymes with gin, spin, Rin Tin Tin.

[@jessroebuck8832]

You're so much better explaining about art then my own art teacher back in the 80s 🇦🇺🤩 keep bringing the amazing work 💖

[@Art_Deco]

Aw, thank you! This warmed my heart!😍

[@icemancometh8679]

@@Art_Deco You know if you hold an ermine to your chest you could warm your heart too. Sorry I couldn't resist.😁

[@KarlBunker]

I love this painting. Cecilia Gallerani, looks so sharp and intelligent, a wonderful contrast to Da Vinci's portrait of Ginevra Benci (seen at 5:30 in this video), who (in this portrait at least) looks so stunningly blank and stupid. What a tragedy it is that Da Vinci did so few portraits.

[@Art_Deco]

I'm so amazed how much of their personality he was able to capture in his portraits. He was an incredible mind, a true gem!

[@invisiblehandofadamsmith]

U can see it live in krakow 😀

[@dianepirzada1694]

She was in San Francisco in 2004 at the Palace of the Legion of Honor. Just her face was bannered throughout the city announcing her visit to the City By the Bay. Took my breath away. Seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in person still stands out in my mind as a magical moment. Love this painting. ❤She’s had quite a journey, even being stolen during WWII.

[@celestenova777]

I love this painting and had it professionally framed after taking it out of an art book I had, many years ago now. It hangs in my dining room, a beautiful painting I think. Great video thanks for your work.

[@beatrisebalode1070]

I am absoloutly thrilled every time I see you have posted. Love your videos and hope you can continue making this amazing content for us

[@Art_Deco]

Thank you so so much! I'm excited to start on the next one!

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

It always surprises me people don’t know how diverse Da Vince’s skills were. He was so curious about everything that he tried everything, the guy was a true Jack of a lot of trades, especially creatively and artistically. To the point that painting was something he did to make a living but was drawn to other things far more often (which explains why so many of his paintings were never completed.

[@WestOfEarth]

Ermine is the name given to a weasel when its fur turns white during the winter. Sadly they were also highly prized for their fur which was sewn as trim into garments for the wealthy.

[@adriennegormley9358]

The ermine in the first portrait is odd enough looking that it's one of a handful of art works that inspired the late Mike Resnick to write a science fiction novel based this one. (Lady With An Alien). Yeah, a good writer can take inspiration from virtually anything.

[@kuutti121]

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman is also said to be partly inspired by this painting. The animal characters are kind of spirits that have physical body and ability to communicate. If separated both parties will suffer. Basically an atheist children's fantasy, i guess.

[@sourwatermelon]

I love your videos! I get more knowledge of art, it's painters, and history all at once. If you accept request, may I request "Miranda" by Thomas Francis Dicksee? I'm not sure if it has to have a in depth backstory with drama or politics so maybe it may not be worth a video. Maybe just a KZbin short? You don't have to either ofc.

[@Art_Deco]

I love requests! I'll look into that one. Thank you 😊

[@marcusaurelius5576]

Davinci was such a rare talent with so many genius like abilities. Many of his paintings have deeper stories within them such as of course the Mona Lisa. Another one is the Madonna of the Rocks. That would be an interesting video too.

[@Sharkfighter13]

I have a 16x20 print of this. I’ve always loved it!!!❤

[@Godwinpounds4333]

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[@Sharkfighter13]

@@Godwinpounds4333 thank you! I’m originally from California but I live in Texas now 😊

[@Godwinpounds4333]

@@Sharkfighter13 You’re welcome dear, it’s nice meeting with you here. How’s everything over there?

[@iggyzorro2406]

it was ground breaking because her pose is not in the contemporary profile style. also for native english speakers the animal is pronounced 'uhr-min'

[@AwakeAtTheWheel]

Leonardo da Vinci was probably the most brilliant man to ever live. His curiosity, intuition and intellectual reasoning are unmatched.

[@on_spikes6867]

i used to hate interpreting art in school, now here i am, watching all your videos

[@geralyn-mm]

Another class on fine art and history. Thank you!

[@masunrise7471]

Not only is that Ermine buff but it is HUGE! They are actually so tiny.

[@uzytkownik15]

Ah the small detail of writing "Dawinci" on the painting as there's no v in Polish alphabet

[@CatQuee]

If you havent already, you should do a video on Ivan the Terrible and His Son Ivan, because it's one of my absolute favorite pieces.

[@icemancometh8679]

You know the young girl commissioned Leonardo to paint the painting because it showed how she felt after she was dumped. There she was holding an irmine sure but what she saw was a weasel.

[@dougmorris2134]

Thank you for your very interesting video on this painting and have a few comments on the “ermine” depicted. The comment about it being a “ugly dog” lead me to further closer inspection of the ‘ermine’ in the picture. Size: it appears too large to be an ermine (stoat). It appears to be the larger member of the mustelid farmily, a ferret. Ears: Weasels, ermine/stoat and ferret, have different shaped ears, being smooth rounded edge not with the slight kink. Paws: weasels have five digits and claws (ten fingers and ten toes). There appears to be only four on each of the front paws like dogs. Unusual differences for a scientifically accomplished artist to make. I have had pet ferrets, and have one now so noticed the details, when claw clipping and inspecting ears, that I have given.

[@rizzystardust2404]

This is my second favorite painting I think. My favorite is the Girl with the Pearl Earring, I really enjoy these videos

[@huldrrrr9486]

good taste!

[@Art_Deco]

Both are beautiful. I made a video on Girl with a Pearl Earring as well, just last week!

[@rizzystardust2404]

@@Art_Deco I watched it! I love the painting even more now that I know more about it. It's so fascinating to get context for these works

[@douglastibbitts364]

Ermine ( not weasel ) was the status quo fur for royalty,and the most sought after fur for court presentations and official portraiture.

[@jimmybritt8405]

I absolutly LOVE your insights into these paintings. Thank you for all of your research and work.

[@angie4597]

Super video ! I am so interested in Renaissance, and all the dramatic impossible relationships, versus the political marriages. And about Da vinci, did you do an essay about Salvator mundi ?

[@rennydesu]

"If it's a dog, it's a very ugly one." Lmao, just imaging an 18th century noble women uttering those words make me laugh

[@rosesweetcharlotte]

I can just imagine a bunch of people looking at it and trying to figure out what the fuck it was

[@rawlsrules]

Love the history, thank you. I would wonder who thinks of Da Vinci primarily as "a master artist" without his other skills and genius? I've always thought his engineering accomplishments , scientific interests and invention to be of greater interest (The Mona Lisa notwithstanding.)

[@pomaranczowaszarlotka]

I heard about this painting since my childhood because Poles are incredibly proud that we have one of Leonardo's paintings in our country. Also you could have added that originally background of the painting consisted of a ladscape but it was badly demaged bc of poor storing conditions and Leonardo's experimental painting techniques. Izabela Czartoryska ordered to paint it black to cover the demage and so it would match better other (mostly baroque) paintings in her gallery. Those had dark backgrounds. There's a whole debate if the black paint should be removed or not. It would be fun if you ever did a video about Izabela Czartoryska. She had a cute little habit of stealing artworks from other people homes and museums so she could add them to her collection. Everybody knew she stole but noone could really stop her

[@DERAMNONA]

Again fascinating to hear all the history and explanations behind this painting. Definitely alters the way I view the painting now. Inspires me to know more . Thank you for another brilliant film. Bless you

[@Ichneumonxx]

The Polish are so proud of this painting they made an action film centered around it, Oceans 11 style.

[@ChisaiHoshi]

Ah! Uwielbiam "Vinci" ❤ Weszłam w komentarze mają nadzieję, że ktoś o nim wspomni 😍

[@Ichneumonxx]

@@ChisaiHoshi no jak na polskie warunki to jeden z lepszych filmów ;)

[@Gigi_V_K]

I'm in love with how abrupt the ending is. "And he died in jail. BYE."

[@SorMaflaria]

he did not invent the helicopter....he had sketches of something more or less similar

[@RequiemAeternam01]

There are only eight paintings by Leonardo that are universally accepted as authentic, and this work doesn't fall in that category. But how can it not? It incorporates every technique that Leonardo ever used; from the sfumato effect on the edges, to her delicately designed hands. Although it can't be called an "underrated masterpiece", it's definitely unjustly overshadowed by the Mona Lisa. In my opinion, there's so much more to discover in this painting. So many little details that one has to investigate. I understand the old-as-time mystery of the Mona Lisa's smile, but really, what's so mysterious about it? It's just a smile. And then there's the whole controversy about the sitter, and I don't know why historians make this such a big deal. Artists quite often didn't indicate who the sitter was (especially during the 15th and 16th centuries). This would usually be done in letters to the commissioners, or vice versa. Another beautiful and eerie aspect that I think surpasses the Mona Lisa is the painting's background. As you probably know, being a connoisseur in art, Leonardo was the first artist to use a non-static background in a portrait. Obviously the Mona Lisa is the most famous example of this, but also his portrait of Ginevra de' Benci. Despite this, five of his other portraits - namely "Lady with an Ermine", "Portrait of a Musician", "La Belle Ferronniere", "Salvator Mundi" (uncertain) and "Saint John the Baptist" - have static, dark backgrounds which give the works a certain eerie, mysterious feel to them, much like that of Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring", which I think is definitely more unearthly than the Mona Lisa.

[@RequiemAeternam01]

@@PotatoeSnow I don't know, I'm not the person who dubbed it inauthentic.

[@cregister8353]

Great content. DaVinci, was way ahead of his time.

[@Art_Deco]

He's fascinating! If I could have dinner with a famous person, death of alive, it would be him!

[@Art_Deco]

*dead or alive* oops!

[@jeanmichaels8686]

This painting is so much more interesting than his other works.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

👋i hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness prosperity love and peace 💞❤️🕊️🕊️ all over the world! Happy New year 🎆 🙏🌍 I'm originally from Canada currently living in California ☀️☀️☀️and you where are you from if i may ask?

[@birdsatalcatraz]

I look forward to your videos and enjoy learning about these remarkable pieces of art

[@Art_Deco]

Thank you very much!

[@Braun09tv]

@@Art_Deco the animal is the pre-baby, not 37. It announced her pregnancy.

[@dagmaraaz]

I saw it at Wawel in Kraków few years ago...its owned by a polish family. Beautiful piece

[@doonewatts7155]

In the UK at least an ermine is a symbol of nobility pointing towards the duke perhaps

[@jgriffin9084]

The way paintings have been treated over the centuries, it's amazing that any have survived

[@jimmysanders4813]

I saw this painting in the Pallazzo Pitti in Firenze,Italia many years ago and I included this in an interior painting that I made when I lived there.I painted the poster of this image in the kitchen of the interior that I painted.

[@tarajoyce3598]

I love these art history videos of yours!

[@robynsegg]

He was 37. She was 16. He's painted as a weasel in this painting... 😐 I see nothing wrong here. 😊

[@jordangroff8978]

His best portrait imo.

[@stankygeorge]

The expression: "it cost an arm and a leg", came from the fact that arms and legs were difficult, hence, expensive to paint, the cost to paint fingers and dog toes must have been astronomical! Could Master Da Vinci have been showing off his skills! The Girl with a Pearl Necklace looks an awful lot like Da Vinci's work!

[@tjj2040]

*HEY GUYS!* Art Deco has posted😌

[@margaretmercier3269]

There is something very sensual and enigmatic about this portrait.

[@hippyelise1]

Love this channel! Thank you 👍♥️

[@twinklej5459]

Cannot say this enough. But I absolutely love your videos❤

[@Art_Deco]

Thank you, twinkle!

[@kikidevine694]

It makes me laugh when people say 'oh, maybe they added the ermine to conceal a pregnancy '. Like the artist couldn't just paint a non-pregnant shape? It's not photography. You can make it look any way you want it to.

[@alexandrasmith4393]

Stoats and weasels are two different things. Weasels are red and they don’t change colour.

[@IRosamelia]

Beautiful!

[@Art_Deco]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@darlenel9226]

Fascinating!! 😍

[@cleversushi8428]

This background story is so heartbreaking it's beautiful 😭💔

[@O-Demi]

I am greatly impressed by Da Vinci's resume.

[@BakingScienceTraveller]

I love your videos, they are really interesting and funny at the same time. 🙂

[@Art_Deco]

Glad you like them! Thank you!!

[@Whatlander]

Imagine being so attached to your self-portrait and wanting everyone to know it's yours, only for the next owner to have it changed and add someone else's name.

[@80sdreamwave32]

Love looking painting love your channel

[@invisiblehandofadamsmith]

Seen in krakow last month. Fantastic city wil be back again

[@stillcursed4135]

5:48 thanks for that jump scare.. holy shit my soul left my body

[@littlefox3128]

The black background is actually much nicer than the blue.

[@Nightangles2024]

This is great and interesting info. That is why I love watching videos from KZbin

[@Bigtwinklestick]

Imagine being described as a "Pleasing little thing" by your husband while some girl is described beautiful as a flower💀

[@Gargoiling]

In the UK at least, we wouldn't call this a weasel. Weasels do look similar but are much smaller. It's more like what we would call a stoat. Ermine seems to be an alternative word for stoat. Wild stoats in UK are brown in Summer but some turn white in Winter, particularly in Scotland and this is more common in other parts of the world where snow is more usual. A domesticated stoat is known as a ferret. These have been bred to be white all year round and are bigger again than wild stoats. When I was a kid, ferrets were associated with working class men in flat caps in the North who would keep them to hunt rabbits. These days, they'd go to Tesco's instead. A few people keep them as pets still but apparently they smell terrible. They have musk glands which used to be used as the basis for perfume. You would expect a "Lady with a Ferret" to be wearing hair curlers. In the UK, "ermine" is used more for the fur than the animal. A lot of people would think of it as a very market commodity worn by the nobility in the Middle Ages without necessarily associating it with a stoat. All of this is not particularly terribly relevant and did not affect my enjoyment of the video in the least.

[@michaelcaffery5038]

That animal is an albino ferret, albeit a weird, over muscled one. The Swan in Lela and the Swan (might have the title wrong) has a similar appearance. They were kept as pets and for pest control. Ermine are, as you say, stoats that turn white in winter and are smaller. Ferrets are descended from polecats not stoats although both are Mustelids. Members of the weasel family. After saying all that, ermine was probably used as a catch all term for all similar animals. I used to keep ferrets and know quite a bit about them. Females and castrated males don't stink but all have an odour that some, including me, find quite pleasant.

[@Gargoiling]

@@michaelcaffery5038 Good points. As you say, polecats not stoats! I'll take your word for it on the smell!

[@Gargoiling]

@@michaelcaffery5038 I guess the swan is supposed to represent Zeus in swan form. I don't know if that affects the depiction. A lot of depictions of the Baby Jesus look weird too (supposed to be a baby but also God). It seems from this episode that the Leonardo took a lot of trouble over the ferret and presumably would have been able to get hold of one. It's a bit odd that it's a rather unflattering image.

[@michaelcaffery5038]

@@Gargoiling I was sort of hoping that you could say what the meaning of these depictions of over muscled, slightly scary looking animals is. I'm sure he could have painted them in a realistic way if he wanted. I suppose the swan could represent the power of the god. Yes, Lady With Ferret doesn't have the same cachet as Lady With Ermine!

[@Drums-ve8on]

Just recently saw your page and this is really interesting stuff. Keep it up!

[@erianru]

There was a copy of this painting in my grandfather’s family house! 😁

[@TheEarthCreature]

That was an incredibly abrupt ending. lol

[@VVesteria]

Isn’t it weird that some of the greatest masters aren’t entirely only dedicated to art to begin with? Other than da Vinci another example I can think of is wlop who also isn’t an artist by profession because he studies something else ( I forgot what it was) despite arguably being one of the best .

[@faithtinywishes8232]

Sweet, new video!

[@Art_Deco]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@faithtinywishes8232]

@@Art_Deco of course! You’re my favorite channel for art. I’ve learned a lot of interesting history here

[@TheEmpressMouse]

The coronation robes were always trimmed with spotted ermine fur but HM King Charles III used imitation fur for their robes so no animals were harm in the making of the coronation. 😊

[@LeonardoGPN]

The sister probably wanted to sell the painting but an "expert" probably said it wasn't original because he knew that the sisters needed money.

[@jameswithers2334]

My dictionary and every person that I have ever heard pronounce the word "ermine" uses a short "i" instead of a long"i".

[@kellimihalic116]

Wonderfully educational and gladly learned! Thank you for the great video. I'm hooked.

[@Allan_aka_RocKITEman]

That painting reminds me of my daughter's pet ferret, _"Frodo."_ {Although he was not all-white.}

[@vanessasworder]

The ermine is also known as the stoat ….it’s summer coat turns white in winter to aid in camouflage….their white fur was only for royalty and was used as the white trim on various royal robes and garments, famous for the brown ticking …

[@kendrillion7281]

“She lived, he died”, well if that wasn’t anticlimactic 🤣

[@Art_Deco]

Lol, I know. Not the most creative ending I must admit 🤣

[@yesterdaydream]

So basically Lord Farquaad wanted to be subtly depicted as his fursona? 5:49

[@carolseven3802]

My morning coffee,just got better.

[@Art_Deco]

Love this ☕️

[@IRosamelia]

You take your morning coffee rather late 😅

[@puertoricanbookworm4650]

@@IRosamelia different time zones probably

[@carolseven3802]

@@IRosamelia I am!!!! I was boycotting the day out of being cold!!

[@IRosamelia]

@@puertoricanbookworm4650 Sí, puede ser, aquí en Madrid casi son las once de la noche. Me imagino que la señora estará en California o algo así 😅

[@dan13ljks0n]

Back then, "artist" also meant engineer, armorer, etc.

[@Kevin-et5zs]

Fascinating, thank you!

[@Kevin-mx1vi]

An ermine is a stoat in its winter fur, NOT a weasel - they are entirely different species though both mustelidae.

[@LisaApril]

I saw the Mona Lisa when she came to The Smithsonian museum when I was a teenager. This is a small and dark painting. This lady here looks far more beautiful and has far more light in her painting.

[@annajo9536]

to protect the painting from Russians during the November Uprising in Poland (1830-31) Izabela Dorota (de domo Flemming) Princess Czartoryska sent it to Paris. When it was returned to Poland in 1876, the "Lady with an ermine" was accommodated in the CZARTORYSKI Museum in Cracow.

[@Godwinpounds4333]

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[@makii__o.o]

Woooo! I'm early!

[@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072]

Me too!

[@Art_Deco]

Yay!

[@hrhargyll]

Another entertaining, incisive analysis; thank you.

[@icarusbinns3156]

That example ermine with the spots…. Gah! The spot is ONLY at the tip of the tail! They are very cute and inquisitive little creatures. I wish I could have one as a pet

[@CheyenneRose]

Love your inclusion of the portrait at 2:39… I'd love it if you made a video on that one, seeing how more than likely it's of Sforza's illegitimate daughter Bianca. (And has anyone decided whether or not she's by Leonardo?) 🤔🙂

[@theblob156]

6:08 “Pleasing little thing” bruh wtf LMAO

[@GiftWrapped]

I ve Seen this painting in person it is the most beautiful painting on loan at a very important museum in San Francisco The most beautiful painting I've ever seen and the only da vinci ive ever seen this what you are showing does not compare to the painting I saw guarded by tape on the floor with a special walkway I think you are wrong Whatever!!! Its brilliant to me.you need to see this in person its breath taking.