Oil and Marble: A Novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo

Stephanie Storey's brilliant bestselling debut, called "tremendously entertaining" by The New York Times, brings early 16th-century Florence, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo Buonarroti alive for art lovers and readers of historical fiction. Offering extraordinary insight into the minds and souls of these two great Renaissance artists, Storey presents a captivating art history thriller that takes place from 1501 to 1505 in Florence.

Leonardo da Vinci, a charming and handsome fifty-year-old at the peak of his career, finds his life crumbling as he faces setbacks such as losing a coveted commission for the David sculpture. Meanwhile, Michelangelo, a temperamental sculptor in his mid-twenties desperate to establish his name, returns to Florence as a virtual unknown. Despite his impoverished family's disdain for his artistic pursuits, Michelangelo seizes the opportunity to carve the iconic David sculpture, facing immense pressure and a looming deadline.

As Leonardo grapples with personal and professional challenges, including failed engineering designs and a haunting obsession with a merchant's wife named Lisa, Michelangelo both resents and reveres Leonardo's unparalleled genius. The rivalry between these two artists, often overshadowed by history, is vividly portrayed in Oil and Marble.

This novel delves into the intense competition and complex relationship between Leonardo and Michelangelo, shedding light on their artistic processes, personal struggles, and the passion that drove them to create some of the most renowned works of art in history. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Renaissance Florence with Storey's meticulously researched and gripping narrative.

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