Standing in front of the painting and admiring it quietly for a while, Ye Tian was ready to open the perspective to see if this masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci was hiding any secrets.

As we all know, almost all of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings have a certain mystery, more or less, the most famous is the smile of the Mona Lisa!

Over the past few hundred years, countless top artists, scholars, and antique art experts have tried to decipher the Mona Lisa's smile, but no one has been able to discover the secret behind that smile!

This "Madonna of the Rocks" is no exception! It is also shrouded in a certain mystery, and since its appearance, it has attracted the attention of countless scholars, but no one has been able to give an accurate interpretation.

As a top expert in antique artwork appraisal, Ye Tian is also very interested in the secret behind this painting, and if he can find something, it will definitely cause a huge sensation.

Just as he was about to turn on the perspective, Anderson's voice suddenly came from the side.

"Steven, let me explain to you this painting, the content of the picture depicted in this "Madonna of the Rocks", I also understand something, is a story from the Bible.

However, I don't understand Da Vinci's way of expressing this story, and you are a top expert in this area, and you will definitely be able to help me answer this doubt!"

As soon as Anderson finished speaking, there was a chorus of echoing voices around him.

"That's right, Steven, let me explain to you, does this famous painting of Leonardo da Vinci also hide some great secrets?"

"Steven, I've seen Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code, and I've seen the movie of the same name starring Tom Hanks, is this painting really related to the Holy Grail?"

Ye Tian turned his head to look at the many eager visitors around him, and then raised his hands and pressed them down gently, signaling everyone to be quiet.

When the scene was a little quieter, he said with a smile on his face:

"It is not impossible for me to explain this Madonna of the Rocks, but before I explain this famous painting, there are some things that I must explain in advance, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

You should know that I am an atheist, not a Christian, and it is not strictly appropriate for me to explain this painting publicly, because Our Lady of the Rock reflects a biblical story after all.

Since everyone asked me to explain, then I can't shirk it, in the process of explaining, I will try my best to ensure an objective position, not to mix my own world view, just art about art!

Among them, I will explain the problems related to religion and some religious metaphors, but I will not explain them in depth, and you need to understand these things yourself!

I have also read the book "The Da Vinci Code", but is this "Madonna of the Rocks" related to the famous Holy Grail? I don't know about this, and I dare not jump to conclusions.

But in my opinion, The Da Vinci Code is just a copy, and Dan Brown is just a best-selling author, not a serious historian, and not an expert in antique art!

What he describes in The Da Vinci Code is more of a literary description, and you don't have to take it seriously, let alone read a bestseller as a history book or an academic paper!"

Hearing Ye Tian's words, everyone at the scene couldn't help but nod their heads and agreed with his statement.

At the same time, many people also secretly gave a thumbs up and admired.

Steven is so cunning and impeccable, no one wants to catch him, no wonder he can be so beautiful!

After a pause, Ye Tian continued:

"Okay, now I'm going to explain this famous painting to you, whether you like to listen to it or not, since it's started, please listen to it patiently, and if you don't like it, then you can leave.

In the process of explaining, I will only talk about what I have seen and what I have learned, and will not extend or discuss with any visitor, please understand!"

"Understood, Steven, hurry up and get started!

"No problem, Steven, we can understand what you're doing"

Everyone at the scene responded, and they were all full of expectations.

When the scene was a little quiet, Ye Tianqing's voice immediately came out again.

The content reflected in "Our Lady of the Rock" is taken from the story of "The Baptism of Jesus" in the third chapter of the New Testament Book Matthew, and everyone must know this.

I don't have to dwell too much on the religious side, but let's look specifically at the painting itself, where Leonardo da Vinci used a pyramidal composition,......"

In the following time, Ye Tian broke it and crumpled it, and gave a very detailed explanation of this painting to everyone at the scene from various aspects such as composition, layout, and painting techniques.

After talking about this, he began to explain the mysteries and many puzzling points of the painting, which are perhaps the most interesting to many visitors.

Of course, Ye Tian himself also wanted to know what secrets were hidden behind this painting.

"It's no secret that almost all of Leonardo da Vinci's paintings are shrouded in mystery, the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and the Madonna of the Rocks is no exception!

This painting is full of hints and symbols, showing Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic mind, perhaps this is where Leonardo da Vinci's painting is interested, leaving the world with puzzles that are difficult to solve!

We can clearly see that the angel behind Jesus is pointing at St. John with a very obvious gesture, and what exactly does this mean? There is no convincing answer for everyone.

Does St. John, who is protected by the Virgin, represent the need for the protection of the Holy Spirit? Does the dark cave depicted in the shape of a woman's womb hint at the origin of life?

Anyone who has read The Da Vinci Code knows that an important character in that book, the Mentor, interprets the Holy Grail as a woman's womb, Mary Magdalene to be precise.

Also written in The Da Vinci Code, the relationship between St. John and Jesus seems to be reversed in this painting, which is very rare, if not unique!

According to Dan Brown, this painting of Our Lady of the Rocks is counterintuitive in that it depicts St. John praying for Jesus, not Jesus praying for St. John, who is subservient to the authority of St. John!

Also, if you look at the hand of the Virgin Mary, is it as sharp as an eagle's talon, one hand caressing St. John's back, and the other hand is placed on top of Jesus' head, as if he were pressing a head!

The most obvious and creepy thing is that the finger of the Archangel Uli stretched out, does it look like a gesture of chopping something, as if to cut off the head of the Virgin in the hand......"

While explaining, Ye Tian also pointed to the details on the painting and motioned everyone to observe carefully.

Following the direction of his finger, the eyes of many visitors at the scene were moving, observing the unusual details on the painting, and everyone was very attentive!

Some of these devout believers have solemn expressions and eyes full of reverence, and they keep drawing crosses on their chests!

Ye Tian's explanation is still continuing, professional and vivid!

According to the analysis in The Da Vinci Code, these places have hidden meanings and symbols, and they are by no means simple! Of course, they are only bestsellers, literary descriptions, and their credibility is average.

As you may know, Leonardo da Vinci created two paintings of Our Lady of the Rocks, the first of which is very similar to this one, and the second painting, which is very similar to this one, is in the collection of the National Gallery in London, England.

But in the second painting, Madonna of the Rocks, Leonardo da Vinci made a lot of changes in detail, and in that painting, the fingers of the Madonna are no longer so sharp, and the lines and outlines have become much softer.

Archangel Uri's finger, which pointed to St. John with an unknown meaning, was also removed, and Uri was no longer facing the visitors, but watching the ritual in progress, which was similarly much softer.

In addition, there are some changes in details, and from these aspects, Dan Brown's analysis also has some truth, and the "Madonna of the Rocks" in front of him may really have some hidden secrets.

The Madonna of the Rocks in London also has a hidden secret, and through infrared analysis, the repainted Madonna of the Rock hides an unfinished sketch of the painting.

If we put aside these possible metaphors and secrets, from an artistic point of view, the painting in front of us is more outstanding and valuable in terms of artistry than the "Madonna of the Rocks" in London!

There has been a lot of debate and speculation in the art world over the past few hundred years about the many metaphors and mysteries that appear in this painting, but no one has been able to give a precise answer.

In the history of Western art, "Our Lady of the Rocks" is a very important top work of art, and its advent marks the beginning of Leonardo da Vinci's heyday, which is a milestone!

I've only covered this painting of Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna of the Rocks, and to be honest, no amount of rhetoric can fully describe the beauty of this painting.

It is recommended that you enjoy and comprehend this world-famous painting with your heart, and if you are interested in the secrets hidden in this painting, you may wish to study it in depth, it is also a kind of fun!"

After finishing speaking, Ye Tian turned his head and nodded to everyone at the scene.

"Bang Bang Bang"

The thunderous applause rang out again, incomparably warm, resounding throughout the entire Grand Gallery and the Louvre!

Everyone at the scene applauded Ye Tian's wonderful explanation and Da Vinci's outstanding painting, everyone was full of enthusiasm and excitement!

When the applause fell slightly, Ye Tian turned his head, and then secretly turned on the perspective and looked at the world-famous painting in front of him again!

What secrets did Leonardo da Vinci hide in this world-famous painting? If there is a secret, then don't try to escape the eyes of your buddies!