Some beautiful things coming out of the weeds these days as historians expand their reach for interesting bits of history.
One such item was a lovingly rendered portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, discovered the in the art collection of a family in Italy's southern Basilicata region. The artist is unknown and there is damage, but the initial consensus among experts is that the wood supporting the canvas dates to the late 15th or early 16th century - when Leonardo was known to be among us.
The newly discovered portrait, partially damaged by scratches and measuring some 60 by 45 centimeters (24 by 18 inches), shows Leonardo wearing dark robes and a black, feathered hat.
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