Leonardo Da Vinci

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Early Works

At age of 20, da Vinci qualified for membership as a master artist in Florence's Guild of Saint Luke and established his own workshop. However, he continued to collaborate with Andrea del Verrocchio for an additional five years.

It is thought that Andrea del Verrochio completed his ''Baptism of Christ'' around 1475 with the help of his student, who painted part of the background and the young angel holding the robe of Jesus.

The last words of Leonardo da Vinci prove that the strictest judge is ourselves, even when it comes to an intellect. "I have offended God and humanity, because my work has never reached the perfection it should have reached "

"There are three classes of people: Those who see. Those who see when they are shown. Those who do not see. ” - Leonardo da Vinci-

    Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance painter, sculptor, architect, inventor and military engineer. Gifted with a curious mind and a brilliant intellect, da Vinci studied the laws of science and nature, which greatly informed his work. His drawings, paintings and other works have influenced countless artists and engineers over the centuries.

Early Life

    Da Vinci was born in a farmhouse outside the village Anchiano in Tuscany, Italy on April 15, 1452. At age five, he moved to his father's estate in nearby Vinci, where he lived with his uncle and grandparents.

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Leonardo da Vinci: Paintings

Although da Vinci is known for his artistic abilities, fewer than two dozen paintings attributed to him exist. One reason is that his interests were so varied that he wasn't a prolific painter. Da Vinci's most famous works include the "Vitruvian Man", "The Last Supper" and the "Mona Liza".

Later Years

     Soon after King Francis I of France captured Milan in 1516, Leonardo entered his service, spending the last years of his life in a house near the royal residence. When death came to Leonardo on May 2, 1519, at the age of 67, it is said that the king, who loved to listen to Leonardo talk so much that he was hardly ever apart from him, cradled his head as he breathed his last breath. Years later, reflecting on his friendship with the great man,&nbsp;King Francis said, “No man possessed such a knowledge of painting, sculpture, or architecture as Leonardo, but the same goes for philosophy. He was a great philosopher.”

The Death of Leonardo Da Vinci Artist - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

    Not only was Leonardo da Vinci one of the most influential figures during his time, but he was a leading Renaissance man. He was well ahead of his time, and he was more than just an artist. He was a great thinker, and he developed a series of great works and inventions during the course of his career. Although he did have a few issues early in his career, he moved past these and became one of the most well-known artists throughout history. Still to this day, his works remain some of the most famous throughout history, and still influence young artists working during this period in the art world.

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