Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-203).
Preface: The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie -- 1. A childhood in nature -- 2. The Saltarelli Affair -- 3. From war machines to anatomy -- 4. An imaginary Orient -- The Anghiari fiasco -- 6. "I shall continue" -- 7. The abduction of Mona Lisa -- Conclusion: "I, Leonardo" -- Leonardo da Vinci: selected notes on painting