Leonardo Da Vinci

1. General Information

1.1. Born in Vinci, Tuscany; April 15 1452

1.2. At 14 years old, became an apprentice to Verrocchio (Andrea di Cione) until age 20 at which he became a master artist

1.3. Known during his time as the ideal Renaissance Man as his skills were varied and great across a spectrum of intellectual fields including art, science, and math.

2. Artwork

2.1. Mona Lisa (1503-05)

2.2. The Last Supper (1498)

2.3. Virgin of the Rocks (1483-1486)

3. Professional Life

3.1. Writer:

3.1.1. Da Vinci had created many writings covering masses of different topics including (but not limited to): art, anatomy, geography, astronomy, and warfare

3.2. Inventor:

3.2.1. In 1513 was commissioned by Francois I (King who conquered Italy) to create a mechanical lion whose chest would open and lilies would come out.

3.3. Scientist:

3.3.1. Anatomy

3.3.2. Botany