| Full Name |
Leonardo da Vinci |
| Date of Birth |
15 April 1452 |
| Place of Birth |
Vinci, Republic of Florence |
| Date of Death |
2 May 1519 |
| Place of Death |
Clos Lucé, Amboise, Kingdom of France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
Republic of Florence, Duchy of Milan, Papal States, Kingdom of France |
| Education |
Apprenticed to Andrea del Verrocchio |
| Profession |
Painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, writer |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1466 - 1519 |
| Brief Information |
Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who was active as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, and scientist. His genius, particularly in painting, is exemplified by masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, which demonstrate his innovative techniques and profound understanding of human anatomy and emotion. His scientific inquiries and inventions, though often unbuilt, reveal a keen observational power and a forward-thinking approach to understanding the natural world. |