And the angel is pointing toward John ... The Mona Lisa is much more than just a painting, it's a cultural icon. Learn how Leonardo da Vinci created this iconic image and why it's so famous.

From once being sold for $60 to being called "the greatest artistic rediscovery of the 21st century," Leonardo da Vinci's "Salvator Mundi" painting has captivated the attention of art lovers ...

The National GalleryThe finished painting (left) and Leonardo Da Vinci’s considerations mid ... The faint sketches show the angel and Baby Jesus in slightly different positions.

Leonardo da Vinci, history's ultimate genius polymath, still makes headlines as his work inspires new research.