Leonardesque

American  

[lee-uh-nahr-desk, ley-] / ˌli ə nɑrˈdɛsk, ˌleɪ- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or suggesting Leonardo da Vinci or the style of his paintings.

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Etymology

Origin of Leonardesque

First recorded in 1860–65; Leonard(o da Vinci) ( def. ) + -esque

Example Sentences

An “Annunciation” in the Abbey of Montoliveto near Florence, Leonardesque in style.

From Project Gutenberg

Such genuinely Leonardesque touches have turned an unloved painting sold for £45 in 1956 into what is now claimed to be a Leonardo worth £120m.

From The Guardian

They collaborated to create bronze figures for the Baptistery including one with a darkly Leonardesque visage.

From The Guardian

It will be hung next to a group of Leonardo drawings, Mr. Brown said, adding, “It’s the most Leonardesque of all his works.”

From New York Times

The Leonardesque view of the Alps encloses a rich anthology of natural and human terrains, a world map in one glorious vista.

From The Guardian