Virgin of the Rocks, The Theology and ‘Heresy’ of Leonardo

Art and cultural history lecture covering the new awakening to Early Christianity and Neoplatonism during the Renaissance. One of Leonardo’s greatest paintings, the Virgin of the Rocks, tells volumes of captive wisdom in time of the Inquisition. The only available avenue to reveal the re-found wisdom was, in his time, through art. We’ll explore supportive paintings by Leonardo’s students as well.

Through the Plato Academy of Florence, Leonardo was aware of the ‘heresies’ of Early Christianity. Andrew will speak about his 35 years of research that has led to his forthcoming book, The Hidden Heretic of the Renaissance, Leonardo.

What was Leonardo really depicting in his original Virgin of the Rocks? Get ready for an entertaining art history journey exploring paintings by several Renaissance artists who supported this ‘heresy.’ Andrew has been a featured speaker at the Springfield Art Museum and for other cultural organizations in numerous cities worldwide. Art historians and Walter Isaacson fans alike will enjoy this free talk.