Leonardo da Vinci drawings

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth generously loaned, from The Royal Collection Trust, 144 drawings by Leonardo da Vinci to 12 museums across the England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery.  At the Queen's request, HM Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE participated in the launch of the exhibition in Bristol.  Similar events occurred simultaneously at each of the other 11 locations - the most ambitious launch of an art exhibition ever carried out.  Peaches Golding introduced the scope of the exhibition and prefaced a video featuring HRH The Prince of Wales who is Chairman of the Royal Collection Trust.  There were contributions from Jon Finch, Head of Culture for Bristol Museum, and a representative from The Royal Collection Trust.  The 12 drawings on display in Bristol demonstrate the breadth of works by da Vinci, ranging from landscapes and anatomical drawings to botanical drawings and some engineering fantasies too.  The exhibition marks 500 years since the death of the great artist.  The City has unprecedented access to the da Vinci drawings until 6 May 2019.