My Last Leonardo

Born in Dublin, Ireland and now based in Ontario, Canada, John F. Marshall brings classical discipline and painterly sensitivity to contemporary realism. Having studied at the National College of Art in Dublin as well as in Paris, he developed a meticulous approach grounded in the traditions of the Old Masters. His reproductions, particularly after Leonardo da Vinci, seek not only visual accuracy but emotional presence, restoring a sense of spirit, depth, and humanity to the original works. ​ This deep devotion to the essence of the Renaissance has earned the attention of the world’s leading art authorities. Reflecting on Marshall’s meticulously executed revivals, Vincent Delieuvin—Chief Curator of 16th-Century Italian Painting at the Musée du Louvre—noted that his art is "quite painterly, showing brushstrokes, and remains faithful to Leonardo's original." It is this rare bridge between historical reverence and contemporary execution that defines Marshall's enduring legacy.