Few historical figures continue to enchant like Leonardo da Vinci . A man considered mysterious and inscrutable . Intitally a poet , towards end of life he becomes a scientist . An exhibition , which opened in London this week , includes nine of da Vinci 's 15 surviving paintings -- the first time so many of his paintings have been shown off together -- with an estimated insurance value of $ 2 billion . They show a questing , never satisfied soul , according to art historians .
Few historical figures continue to enchant like Leonardo da Vinci . A man considered mysterious and inscrutable . Intitally a poet , towards end of life he becomes a scientist . They show a questing , never satisfied soul , according to art historians .