Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential Renaissance polymath—painter, scientist, engineer, anatomist, and inventor—whose curiosity spanned virtually every field of knowledge. Born in Vinci near Florence, he apprenticed in... View More

Leonardo da Vinci was the quintessential Renaissance polymath—painter, scientist, engineer, anatomist, and inventor—whose curiosity spanned virtually every field of knowledge. Born in Vinci near Florence, he apprenticed in Verrocchio’s workshop before securing Florentine and Milanese patronage.

His masterpieces, such as The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, showcase his mastery of composition, sfumato, and the interplay of light and shadow. Beyond painting, Leonardo kept voluminous notebooks filled with anatomical studies, mechanical designs, and observations of nature—anticipating modern science.

Leonardo spent his final years in France under the patronage of King Francis I. His interdisciplinary genius and relentless pursuit of understanding left an indelible mark on art, science, and engineering, making him a lasting symbol of creative possibility.