Leonardo Da Vinci drawings at Manchester Art Gallery, 14th February to 4th May 2009

Renaissance artist Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519), is generally recognised as one of the greatest artists of all time but there are few opportunities to see his work, in Manchester.

He is most famous for his paintings – the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. However, as well as being an exceptional painter he sketched extensively and there are a large number of his drawing in collections all over the world.

To celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales ten drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, will be on show at the Manchester Art Gallery, (Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3JL), from Saturday 14th February to Monday 4th May 2009.

The drawings are rarely seen and are not on permanent display due to their fragile nature and sensitivity to light. So it may be some time before there will be another opportunity to see these great works in Manchester.

The drawings are part of the Royal Collection which is held in trust by the Queen. The Royal Collection contains many of da Vinci’s most significant drawings as well as a wide range of items including sculptures, furniture, ceramics and textiles. They are preserved in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle.

Manchester Art Gallery is one of only four venues in the UK showing this exhibition, the others being Truro, Stirling and Aberystwyth.

Entrance is Free.

Further information about the exhibition can be found on the Manchester Galleries website and you can see Leonardo Da Vinci’s drawings from the Royal Collection on the Collections website.