Leonardo da Vinci, the most celebrated painter of all time, remains a figure shrouded in mystery. Contemporary accounts depict him as strikingly handsome and almost idealized. However, in 2009, the discovery of an ancient portrait in Southern Italy, featuring remarkably familiar features, ignites excitement in the art world. Could this be a previously unknown self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci? The discovery sparks debate among experts, potentially reshaping our understanding of the Renaissance master's life and work.