Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, in Anchiano, near Vinci, Republic of Florence, Italy, was an Italian painter, draftsman, sculptor, architect, and engineer. His skill and intelligence epitomized the Renaissance humanist ideal. His works, such as “The Last Supper” and “Mona Lisa”, are among the most widely popular and influential paintings of the Renaissance. His notebooks reveal a spirit of scientific inquiry and a mechanical inventiveness that were centuries ahead of their time. Leonardo’s innovative masterpieces demonstrate a mastery of light, perspective, and overall effect. He is renowned for his ability to observe and capture nature, scientific phenomena, and human emotions in all media. Leonardo da Vinci died on May 2, 1519, in Cloux, France.