Leonardo Da Vinci

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Early Life and Path to Talent

The famous genius of the Renaissance era, Leonardo da Vinci, lived from 1452-1519. Da Vinci was a man with many diverse skills. As a polymath, he gained a profound knowledge in many different areas of art and science.

The Infamous Italian Polymath

In 1476, Leonardo Da Vinci and three other men were anonymously accused of sodomy which was at that time punishable by death in Italy. Among those people arrested with Da Vinci was a cousin of a Medici official in Florence.

The Lifestyle of a Genius

While living in Florence as Verrocchio's assistant, Leonardo was very sociable and open. He was free in spirit as many young and aspiring artists are, but he was also very hardworking. He learned new things and techniques constantly...

Infamous Artwork

Many works of art and science by Leonardo are regarded as masterpieces even today due to their uniqueness. "Annunciation", painted around 1473, is a representation of the Christian story of Annunciation...

Da Vinci's Legacy

Leonardo, the great genius and "Renaissance man", has many famous quotes. As a man of virtue and humility, Leonardo Da Vinci was not just an artist and scientist. He was a genius. That said, even though he knew a lot of things...

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Leonardo, (15 April 1452 - 2 May 1519) was born in Anchiano, a suburb of Vinci, near Florence. He was one of the great masters of the High Renaissance, who was also celebrated as a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist....

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