Leonardo da Vinci

A brilliant mind meets a genius of the Renaissance in this bold psychological portrait of Leonardo da Vinci. Sigmund Freud turns his pioneering lens on the life of the artist and thinker, exploring the inner world that may lie behind Leonardo watching eyes and visionary works. Drawing on anecdotes, historical records, and his emerging theory of the unconscious, Freud examines Leonardo childhood, his seemingly endless curiosity, and his lifelong search for knowledge and beauty. The result is part biography, part case study, and part meditation on creativity, memory, and desire. Instead of a simple life story, listeners receive an intimate and sometimes provocative exploration of how an exceptional personality might be formed. This classic in psychoanalytic writing invites you to consider how early experiences can shape imagination, how art can reveal hidden wishes, and how reason and feeling struggle within one extraordinary human being. It challenges and stimulates, offering rich ideas for lovers of art, psychology, and intellectual history. Step into this fascinating encounter between Freud and Leonardo and discover a landmark work that still sparks debate and insight. Press play and begin the investigation.