Leonardo da Vinci
Italian Renaissance polymath (1452−1519)
Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 (Julian calendar) in Anchiano and died on May 2, 1519 (Julian calendar) in Clos Lucé, aged 67. Recorded occupations: painter, engineer, astronomer, anatomist, mathematician and sculptor. Country of citizenship: Republic of Florence. Associated movements: High Renaissance and Renaissance. Fields of work: Renaissance architecture, scenography, engineering and physiology. Notable works include “Adoration of the Magi”, “Virgin of the Rocks”, “Mona Lisa”, “The Last Supper”, “Lady with an Ermine” and “Vitruvian Man”.
- Born
- April 15, 1452 (Julian calendar) · Anchiano
- Died
- May 2, 1519 (Julian calendar) · Clos Lucé
- Age at death
- 67
- Citizenship
- Republic of Florence
- Occupations
- painter, engineer, astronomer, anatomist, mathematician, sculptor
- Movements
- High Renaissance, Renaissance
- Notable works
- Adoration of the Magi, Virgin of the Rocks, Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
- Wikipedia editions
- 244 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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