Siegfried Woldhek: The search for the true face of Leonardo

The video explores the mystery of Leonardo da Vinci's face, analyzing his extensive body of work to identify potential self-portraits. Despite the lack of a widely accepted image of Leonardo, the speaker examines over 700 drawings, narrowing down to three potential self-portraits. These portraits are compared to a statue of David, for which Leonardo posed, revealing similar features. The analysis suggests these portraits could indeed represent Leonardo, providing a new perspective on the iconic artist.

What is the main controversy discussed about Leonardo da Vinci in the introduction?

• His artistic techniques

• His inventions

• His true appearance

• His writings

What criteria were used to identify potential self-portraits of Leonardo?

• The type of paper used

• The level of detail and style

• The use of color

• The size of the drawing

How many potential self-portraits of Leonardo were identified by the speaker?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

What feature is used as a reference to connect the identified portraits to Leonardo?

• A statue made by Verrocchio

• A painting of the Last Supper

• A letter written by Leonardo

• A sketch of a flying machine

What conclusion does the speaker reach about the identified portraits?

• They are unrelated to Leonardo

• They depict Leonardo's students

• They likely represent Leonardo himself

• They are fictional characters