We are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of Leonardo da Vinci: An Untraceable Life by Stephen J. Campbell, set for release on February 4, 2025, by Princeton University Press. In this new work, Campbell challenges conventional portrayals of the iconic artist, arguing that the Leonardo we think we know is more a product of modern imagination than historical fact.

With meticulous research and fresh insight, Campbell reexamines Leonardo’s legacy, offering a compelling argument for understanding him within the context of his time, rather than through the lens of contemporary ideals.