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
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Memmo Di Filippuccio (1263 - 1325)
Memmo Di Filippuccio
1263 - 1325
Giuseppe Bonito (1707 - 1789)
Giuseppe Bonito
1707 - 1789
Bruno Bruni (1935)
Bruno Bruni
1935
Giacomo Favretto (1849 - 1887)
Giacomo Favretto
1849 - 1887
Baldassare Franceschini (Il Volterrano) (1611 - 1689)
Baldassare Franceschini (Il Volterrano)
1611 - 1689
Pietro Fancelli (1764 - 1850)
Pietro Fancelli
1764 - 1850
Bartolommeo Ligozzi (1620 - 1695)
Bartolommeo Ligozzi
1620 - 1695
Lodovico Pogliaghi (1857 - 1950)
Lodovico Pogliaghi
1857 - 1950
Girolamo Fabrici (1533 - 1619)
Girolamo Fabrici
1533 - 1619
Tommaso Aldrovandini (1653 - 1736)
Tommaso Aldrovandini
1653 - 1736
Francesco Brizio (1574 - 1623)
Francesco Brizio
1574 - 1623
Cesare Lapini (1848 - 1893)
Cesare Lapini
1848 - 1893
Jacopo Tintoretto (1518 - 1594)
Jacopo Tintoretto
1518 - 1594
Domenico Corvi (1721 - 1803)
Domenico Corvi
1721 - 1803
Enrico Albrici (1714 - 1773)
Enrico Albrici
1714 - 1773
Karl Stauffer-Bern (1857 - 1891)
Karl Stauffer-Bern
1857 - 1891

Creators High Renaissance

Rembrandt van Rijn (1606 - 1669)
Rembrandt van Rijn
1606 - 1669
 Maître de Jean Rolin (XV century - ?)
Maître de Jean Rolin
XV century - ?
Jacopo Dal Ponte (1510 - 1592)
Jacopo Dal Ponte
1510 - 1592
Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros (1748 - 1810)
Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros
1748 - 1810
Ludwig Seitz (1844 - 1908)
Ludwig Seitz
1844 - 1908
Bartholomeus van Bassen (1590 - 1652)
Bartholomeus van Bassen
1590 - 1652
Hubert Goltzius (1526 - 1583)
Hubert Goltzius
1526 - 1583
Melchior Pfintzing (1481 - 1535)
Melchior Pfintzing
1481 - 1535
Francis Lepipre (1640 - 1695)
Francis Lepipre
1640 - 1695
Jan Siberechts (1627 - 1700)
Jan Siberechts
1627 - 1700
Pieter van der Borcht I (1530 - 1608)
Pieter van der Borcht I
1530 - 1608
Gioacchino Assereto (1600 - 1649)
Gioacchino Assereto
1600 - 1649
Jacobello del Fiore (1370 - 1439)
Jacobello del Fiore
1370 - 1439
Frans Huys (1522 - 1562)
Frans Huys
1522 - 1562
François Rabelais (1494 - 1553)
François Rabelais
1494 - 1553
Angelos Akotantos (1390 - 1457)
Angelos Akotantos
1390 - 1457