About the artist
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was an Italian polymath, well known for his contributions to the fields of painting, sculpting, architecture, science, mathematics, engineering, anatomy, geology, botany, and cartography. He was one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance period, and his works are well known for their technical mastery and innovative use of perspective. His personal life was marked by a deep interest in science and technology, and he was also a prolific inventor.
Also associated with: Mona Lisa, Last Supper, Vitruvian Man, Renaissance, Milan, Florence.