The kidnapped statue has now been returned to the museum

For the fourth year the Tokyo National Museum has the highest exhibition attendance, but is only 17th in our list of the most visited museums last year

Celebrating Prince Charles' 60th with 10 of the master's best works

Ninth Duke did not live to see his painting returned

Leading scholar is “saddened” by decision

The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft spoke at the British Library (BL) in January at the glitzy launch of Windows Vista, his company’s new operating system

The US billionaire wanted airport-style security and exceedingly low lighting levels at the V&A

The US billionaire wanted airport-style security and exceedingly low lighting levels

Surgeons and contemporary artists are still inspired by the draughtsmanship of Leonardo and Turner

Infra-red examination shows abandoned original design

The expansion and renovation project will enable it to put its drawings on permanent display

Two books try to shed new light on why Leonardo continues to exert a fascination for scholars, art historians and the public

After 500 years, Leonardo’s fragile portrait is starting to warp

The Duke of Buccleuch's disputed masterpiece has yet to be found

Two studies of the Renaissance artist’s works reveal divergent assumptions about interpretation

Four million viewers tuned in to Alan Yentob’s three-part series on the wonders of Da Vinci

Many items on display have not been exhibited since 1952

Oxford professor launches detailed technical study of all works attributed to Leonardo to be completed by major exhibitions in 2006

Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, plays host to highlights from the Royal Collection

A new exhibition takes a closer look at Leonardo's work on paper

A new show highlights the oft-forgot historical art collections of Poland

The Queen's collection begin their celebratory journey in Graves Art Gallery Sheffield

Catastrophe strikes as restorers use routine conservation method

Seeing the true face of Florence

Something for everyone: “animalcules”, Baltic art, the Cecils, CD-Roms, Cézanne, Chinese furniture, Clement Greenberg decadence, Holbein, Japanese design, Kahn, Leonardo, Millais, Modernism, Palladio, Tiffany silver, terracotta sculpture

Antonio Paolucci states he will halt the Uffizi’s planned restoration of the painting if he hears convincing arguments as to why it should not take place

Who was the real Leonardo da Vinci?

The Christie's estimate puts its worth over £3.5 million

The unfinished fresco may lie under Vasari's contribution to the Palazzo