Leonardo da Vinci's paintings at the Louvre
The list of five masterpieces, their exact rooms and a simple route to see The Mona Lisa, The Virgin of the Rocks, La Belle Ferronnière, La Sainte Anne and Saint Jean Baptiste without unnecessarily retracing your steps.
Quick response: the Louvre preserves five major paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. Four are grouped into room 710, in the Great Gallery, and The Mona Lisa located right next door in room 711, known as the States Hall. Both rooms are in the Denon Wing, on level 1.
Five paintings, two neighboring rooms
The grouping is exceptional: it allows portraits, religious compositions and Leonardo's late manner to be compared almost side by side. Inventory numbers avoid confusion with copies and studio works.
| Work | Date | Inventory | Hall | Support and format | Notice |
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| The Virgin of the Rocks | 1483 - 1486 | INV 777 | 710 | Wood transposed onto canvas 199 × 122 cm |
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| Portrait of a woman, wrongly said La Belle Ferronnière | around 1490 -1497 | INV 778 | 710 | Wood 63 × 45 cm |
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| The Virgin, the Child Jesus and Saint Anne | around 1503 -1519 | INV 776 | 710 | Wood 168 × 130 cm |
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| Saint John the Baptist | around 1508 -1519 | INV 775 | 710 | Walnut 72.9 × 56.3 cm |
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| Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, known as The Mona Lisa | around 1503 -1519 | INV 779 | 711 | Poplar 79.4 × 53.4 cm |
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Namely: the dates are conservative ranges and several works have been repeated at length. The Louvre indicates the current location, but a loan, a restoration or a room closure can occasionally modify the hanging.
See the five works directly
From the pyramid, follow the signs "Denon", "Italian Paintings" then "The Mona Lisa". Rooms 710 and 711 are contiguous: the choice of order depends mainly on the crowds.
Climb into the Denon wing
From the Napoleon hall, take Denon access then reach level 1. Signage towards La Mona Lisa is the simplest landmark.
Start with room 710
In the Grand Gallery, take the time to see Leonardo's four paintings. They are less distant from view and easier to compare.
Go to room 711
Then enter the States Room for The Mona Lisa. The Wedding at Cana by Veronese, on the opposite wall, is also worth a stop.
Reverse order at opening
If The Mona Lisa is your priority, go straight to 711 as soon as it opens, then return to 710 when the first stream of visitors moves.
Two useful durations: allow 30 to 45 minutes for the five paintings; allow 60 to 90 minutes if you look at the details, studio works and other Italian paintings in the Grande Galerie.
The Mona Lisa: small in format, immense in attention
The glass, the safety distance and the crowd change the perception of the painting. Look at the whole thing first, then look for light transitions rather than sharp contours.
Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, known as The Mona Lisa
The bust, crossed hands and parapet stabilize the figure, while the roads, waters and mountains construct an almost geological landscape. THE sfumato softens transitions around the eyes and mouth: the smile seems to change because it does not depend on a single trait.
To see it better, first stand slightly behind the central group. Overall reading often works better than trying to get as close to the window as possible.
Read the official notice from the Louvre →Four works to follow Leonardo's evolution
Room 710 allows you to go from an ambitious Milanese composition to two late works, while comparing a court portrait and research on light, gestures and landscapes.
The Virgin of the Rocks
A wet cave replaces the usual architecture. The gestures connect the Virgin, the Child Jesus, Saint John and the angel in a silent circulation. Compare the plants in the foreground, the bluish depth and the angel's hand turned towards Saint John.
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La Belle Ferronnière
The parapet separates the woman from our space, but the oblique gaze cancels this distance. The headdress, the frontal jewel and the ribbons describe a social rank; the light shapes the face without stiffening the features.
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The Saint Anne
Three generations fit together in a flexible pyramid: Anne carries Mary, Mary holds the Child, and Jesus seizes the lamb which announces the Passion. Anne's smile and mineral landscape expand the scene well beyond a simple family group.
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Saint John the Baptist
The saint emerges from the black without decoration. His right hand points towards the sky while the smile and the look create a direct presence. The contours seem to dissolve: the light not only describes the body, it makes it appear.
Official notice →Three details to compare
The visit becomes richer when we look for the same problem from one work to another: how to shape a face, connect gestures and make a landscape breathe.
Hands
At La Mona Lisa, they form a calm base. In La Sainte Anne, the arms lead to the movement of the Child and the lamb.
The gestures
A finger, a palm or a look are enough to connect the figures. Leonardo transforms the gesture into visual syntax.
Landscapes
Rocks, waters and horizons are not neutral backgrounds: they extend the time, matter and atmosphere of the painting.
Original, workshop and old title
The proximity of paintings associated with Leonardo can make everything seem like his hand. Cartels and inventory numbers are essential.
The drawings: the Louvre also preserves twenty-two drawings by Leonardo. Works on paper are fragile and are not all permanently exhibited. Consult the collection opening calendar and the programming of the Graphic Arts department before planning a specific room.
Hours, attendance and access
Practical information changes faster than hanging. Always check the official website on the day of your visit, especially in summer and at night.
Schedules
Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Closing on Tuesday. Last entry one hour before closing.
Official times →Best time
Aim for the opening, a night or the last hours. Room 711 remains dense: Room 710 generally offers quieter observation.
Reservation
Reservations may become mandatory depending on the period. For summer 2026, the Louvre announces a reservation required from July 1 to August 31 for almost all visitors.
Ticketing and official prices →Open rooms
A work can be loaned or a room closed. Check access to collections and do not consider an old plan as an absolute guarantee.
Access to collections →Accessibility: the museum publishes a recommended route to the Mona Lisa for visitors with reduced mobility. Hall agents can also indicate elevators and today's route.
Find the works of the Louvre in reproduction
Extend the visit with hand-painted reproductions, offered in several formats and linked to the corresponding collections of the store.
The Mona Lisa
The emblematic portrait of room 711.
The Virgin of the Rocks
Figures, gestures and mineral landscape.
The Saint Anne
Three generations in a living composition.
Saint John the Baptist
The smile and the gesture in the light.
The entire Leonardo da Vinci collection
Portraits, religious scenes and famous paintings, with customizable dimensions.
Visit Leonardo at the Louvre
How many paintings by Leonardo da Vinci does the Louvre have?
The Louvre presents five major paintings recognized as works by Leonardo da Vinci: The Mona Lisa, The Virgin of the Rocks, La Belle Ferronnière, La Sainte Anne and Saint Jean Baptiste.
In which room is The Mona Lisa located?
The Mona Lisa is located in Room 711, called the States Room, in the Denon Wing on Level 1.
Where are the other four paintings?
They are grouped in room 710, in the Grande Galerie, right next to the Salle des Estates.
Which order of visit to choose?
For a logical visit, first see the four paintings in room 710 then The Mona Lisa in 711. When opening, reverse the order if your priority is to see The Mona Lisa with fewer people.
Are the five works still on display?
The location is that indicated by the Louvre, but a loan, restoration or occasional closure may modify the hanging. Check the official website before your visit.
Can we see Leonardo's drawings during the same visit?
Not necessarily. The Louvre retains twenty-two drawings, but not all works on paper are permanently exhibited due to their fragility.
How much time should you allow?
Thirty to forty-five minutes are enough for a journey focused on the five paintings. Allow up to an hour and a half to observe details and neighboring works.
Is La Belle Ferronnière really its title?
The title is traditional, but the Louvre writes "Portrait of a woman, wrongly called La Belle Ferronnière". The confusion comes from another portrait formerly associated with this name.
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