The novel takes place in two time planes - the mid-15th century and the mid-20th century. The historical narrative is told on behalf of Leonardo da Vinci, a titan of the Renaissance, a man of universal intelligence. The author brings together Leonardo and François Villon - painting and poetry. Both are destined for posthumous fame, but only one has a long earthly life. The great Leonardo da Vinci was always accompanied by secrets. During his lifetime, he solved countless mysteries, creating his creations, learning the hidden meanings of existence. After his death, descendants have been trying for many centuries to unravel the mysteries of the Master’s discoveries, to penetrate into the history of his life, hidden by a veil of secrecy. In his book, Giuseppe D'Agata tells the story of the mysterious meeting of Leonardo da Vinci and François Villon, the meeting of two geniuses, only one of whom was destined to live a long life.