Da Vinci no Shuki

In 15th century Italy, the monarchs of various kingdoms promoted the arts, and the movement to revive the classics, known as the "Renaissance," was underway. Leonardo da Vinci was an all-around genius active during that era. This manga adaptation of his posthumous manuscripts is filled with his masterful insights into nature, which he spent his entire life trying to elucidate. (Source: Variety Art Works, translated)