The history of art is made up of enigmas and mysteries.
There are works of art of inestimable value and beauty that, due to the vicissitudes of history, have disappeared without a trace. These masterpieces, once admired and celebrated, have become legends, and their absence is as powerful a reminder as the presence of works that have remained with us.
In this post we will explore the mystery of the Battle of Anghiari, Leonardo da Vinci’s lost masterpiece, and try to understand not only its artistic significance, but also the circumstances that led to its disappearance.