Salvator Mundi
The most expensive painting ever sold at auction — $450.3 million in 2017. Leonardo's image of Christ as Salvator Mundi (Savior of the World) holding a crystal orb was lost for centuries, misattributed to lesser painters, and rediscovered only in the early 2000s. Its current location is unknown, reportedly on a Saudi yacht.
Color Mood
Transcendently mysterious. Deep night background, lapis blue robe, divine skin — Leonardo's sfumato makes the face emerge from darkness as if self-illuminated. The most expensive colors ever assembled on a panel.
Unknown (sold for $450.3 million at Christie's, 2017 — whereabouts unknown)
Primary Colors
The dominant colors that define the overall mood and atmosphere of the work.
Secondary Colors
Supporting colors that add depth, contrast, and visual interest.
Tertiary Colors
Accent and detail colors that complete the composition.