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27 works across 4 institutions
London holds 27 works by Leonardo da Vinci across 4 institutions, including British Museum, Courtauld Gallery, and 2 other venues.
Leonardo da Vinci in London
Leonardo in London
The National Gallery holds the Virgin of the Rocks — the second version of the composition, now attributed to Leonardo and his workshop — alongside the mysterious cartoon of the Virgin and Child with St Anne and St John the Baptist, which hangs in a dedicated room with carefully controlled light. The cartoon is a large preparatory drawing in charcoal and chalk, never transferred to panel. Seeing it is to watch the painting that never happened.
The gallery's Leonardo holdings are small but specific, and the cartoon alone justifies a visit from any serious admirer of his work. It shows his handling of tone and his approach to the human face at their most unguarded — the finished paintings are more resolved, but less legible in how they were made.
Collections in this city
British Museum
London · 23 works on display
Drapery Study for a Kneeling Figure Seen in Three-quarter Profile to the Left
British Museum
c. 1475
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Courtauld Gallery
London · 1 work on display
The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House holds one of the finest small art collections in the world — a concentration of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces that rivals much larger museums. Compact enough to see properly in two hours.
National Gallery
London · 2 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London · 1 work on display
About the artist
Leonardo da Vinci
Italian · High Renaissance · 1452–1519
Leonardo da Vinci was the defining genius of the High Renaissance — painter, scientist, engineer, and anatomist in equal measure. Fewer than twenty paintings are universally accepted as his, making each original encounter exceptionally rare. He worked in Florence and Milan, and spent his final years in France at the invitation of King Francis I.
Key works
Mona LisaThe Last SupperVirgin of the Rocks
Frequently asked questions
How many Leonardo da Vinci paintings are on display in London?
Our current data shows 27 Leonardo da Vinci paintings on display in London, spread across the British Museum, the National Gallery, and 2 other venues. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in London has the most Leonardo da Vinci paintings?
British Museum holds the largest share, with 23 works by Leonardo da Vinci in London.
Where else can I see Leonardo da Vinci's paintings?
Leonardo da Vinci's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Leonardo da Vinci →
Planning your visit to London
Most major national museums in London are free to enter permanently — the National Gallery, Tate Modern, Tate Britain, and National Portrait Gallery all charge nothing for the permanent collection. The Courtauld Gallery at Somerset House and the Wallace Collection are also free. Pre-booking is rarely needed for permanent collections but recommended for major temporary exhibitions.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.