Art History Mystery Grid Drawing: Lady with an Ermine by Leonardo da Vinci 
Bring a bit of mystery and a whole lot of focus to your art history lessons with this engaging Art History Mystery Grid Drawing activity! Students will draw one square at a time from a cropped section of Leonardo da Vinci’s Lady with an Ermine, gradually helping to recreate the full masterpiece without knowing what it is until the end.
 
This activity helps students slow down, observe closely, and develop drawing accuracy—while having fun watching the artwork come together as a class!
 
What’s Included: 
2 student grid versions:
▪ A grayscale grid for students who want to focus purely on lines and values
▪ A 100% color version for those wanting to color match da Vinci’s painting
Printable or digital display image:
An enlarged version of the full painting for you to display at the end of the activity, allowing students to compare and even add the original colors if desired.
Short painting description:
A concise overview of Lady with an Ermine and its historical context to help integrate art appreciation and history.
Teacher’s page with numbered tiles