Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519)

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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance, celebrated as a painter, draughtsman, engineer, scientist, theorist, sculptor, and architect. His remarkable abilities and innovative thinking made him an epitome of the Renaissance humanist ideal. Born in Vinci, near Florence, in 1452, Leonardo was educated in Florence by Andrea del Verrocchio, a renowned painter and sculptor. He began his career in Florence, later working in Milan, Rome, and France, where he died in 1519.

Da Vinci is revered for his artistic mastery, technological innovation, and scientific inquiry. Despite having fewer than 25 major works attributed to him, including several unfinished ones, his influence on Western art is profound. His magnum opus, the "Mona Lisa," housed in the Louvre Museum, Paris, is considered the world's most famous painting. "The Last Supper," his most reproduced religious painting, showcases his mastery of dramatic narrative and pictorial illusionism. Both paintings exhibit Leonardo's unique ability to convey complex human emotions and his innovative use of techniques like sfumato and chiaroscuro.

Leonardo's interests extended far beyond fine art. He was a visionary in multiple fields, including anatomy, physics, architecture, and mechanics. His notebooks reveal designs for machines like bicycles, helicopters, and military tanks, centuries ahead of their time. However, due to his diverse interests, he left many projects and paintings incomplete. Leonardo's final years were spent in France, where he continued his artistic and scientific pursuits until his death​.

For collectors and experts in art and antiques, Leonardo da Vinci remains a figure of endless fascination. His works not only embody the pinnacle of Renaissance art but also provide insights into the era's scientific and philosophical inquiry. To stay updated on new sales and auction events related to Leonardo da Vinci, sign up for our newsletter. This subscription is a gateway to exploring the rich legacy of this unparalleled artist and inventor.

Date and place of birt:15 april 1452, Vinci, Italy
Date and place of death:2 may 1519, Amboise, France
Nationality:Italy, France
Period of activity: XV, XVI century
Specialization:Architect, Artist, Engineer, Inventor, Painter, Scientist, Sculptor
Art school / group:Guild of Saint Luke
Genre:Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:High Renaissance, Renaissance, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli (1697 - 1771)
Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli
1697 - 1771
Arnoldo Zocchi (1862 - 1940)
Arnoldo Zocchi
1862 - 1940
Clemente Ruta (1685 - 1767)
Clemente Ruta
1685 - 1767
Mario Bellini (1935)
Mario Bellini
1935
Edward Dodwell (1767 - 1832)
Edward Dodwell
1767 - 1832
Vincenzo Migliaro (1858 - 1938)
Vincenzo Migliaro
1858 - 1938
Friedrich Nerly (1807 - 1878)
Friedrich Nerly
1807 - 1878
Aldo Nason (1920)
Aldo Nason
1920
Simone Barabino (1585 - 1620)
Simone Barabino
1585 - 1620
Corrado Cagli (1910 - 1976)
Corrado Cagli
1910 - 1976
Antonio Negretti (1510 - 1575)
Antonio Negretti
1510 - 1575
Matteo Ricci (1552 - 1610)
Matteo Ricci
1552 - 1610
Renata Boero (1936)
Renata Boero
1936
Federico Zandomeneghi (1841 - 1917)
Federico Zandomeneghi
1841 - 1917
Pietro Benvenuti (1769 - 1844)
Pietro Benvenuti
1769 - 1844
Atanasio Soldati (1896 - 1953)
Atanasio Soldati
1896 - 1953

Creators High Renaissance

Giulio Romano (1499 - 1546)
Giulio Romano
1499 - 1546
Andrea Mantegna (1431 - 1506)
Andrea Mantegna
1431 - 1506
Giovanni Martinelli (1600 - 1659)
Giovanni Martinelli
1600 - 1659
Pieter Bruegel I (1525 - 1569)
Pieter Bruegel I
1525 - 1569
Stefano Magnasco (1635 - 1672)
Stefano Magnasco
1635 - 1672
Jan van Amstel (1500 - 1542)
Jan van Amstel
1500 - 1542
Francis Lepipre (1640 - 1695)
Francis Lepipre
1640 - 1695
Andrea Vaccaro (1604 - 1670)
Andrea Vaccaro
1604 - 1670
Abraham Storck (1644 - 1708)
Abraham Storck
1644 - 1708
Antonio Negretti (1510 - 1575)
Antonio Negretti
1510 - 1575
Gerard de Lairesse (1640 - 1711)
Gerard de Lairesse
1640 - 1711
Pierre-Paul Sevin (1646 - 1710)
Pierre-Paul Sevin
1646 - 1710
Benedetto Coda (1492 - 1535)
Benedetto Coda
1492 - 1535
Georg Gärtner (1575 - 1654)
Georg Gärtner
1575 - 1654
Joseph Ruffini (1690 - 1749)
Joseph Ruffini
1690 - 1749
Georg Pencz (1500 - 1550)
Georg Pencz
1500 - 1550