Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Man

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Madonna

Possibly the origin of 'Mona' in Mona Lisa, meaning 'my lady'.

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Ginerva de' Benci

Portrait painted by Leonardo in c.1474 during his time in Florence.

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St Jerome

Another unfinished painting by Leonardo from c.1481.

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Leonardo da Vinci

Italian 'Renaissance man' skilled in various fields like art, anatomy, engineering, and music.

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Vitruvian man

Image of perfectly proportioned man by Marcus Vitruvius, depicted by Leonardo.

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Guild member

Status achieved by Leonardo in June 1472 after completing his apprenticeship.

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Duke of Milan

Ludovico Sforza, who employed Leonardo in the early 1480s for various tasks.

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Sfumato

Artistic technique by Leonardo, blending colors seamlessly without clear separations.

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Hardening of arteries

Discovered by Leonardo through dissecting corpses, linked to cholesterol and aging.

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Sculpture of a horse

Life-sized clay model completed by Leonardo, later used for making cannons.

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Diving suit

Invention by Leonardo for underwater drilling, presented to Venice's council.

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The Adoration of the Magi

An unfinished painting by Leonardo from 1481.

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Santa Maria delle Grazie

Monastery in Milan where The Last Supper mural by Leonardo is located.

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The Last Supper

Mural painted by Leonardo in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery.

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15

Codex Leicester

Collection of Leonardo's writings bought by Bill Gates for US$30.8 million in 1994.

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Mirror-writing

Leonardo's unique writing style where he wrote from right to left.

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Mona Lisa

Famous portrait by Leonardo, believed to be Lisa Gherardini, showcasing sfumato technique.

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Robot design

Inspired by Leonardo's understanding of human anatomy and body mechanics.

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19

Francis I

French monarch at whose court Leonardo spent his final years.

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20

Hang-glider

A flying machine designed by Leonardo, later recreated based on his designs.

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Baptism of Christ

Painting by Verrochio where Leonardo contributed an angel around 1474.

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Château du Clos Lucé

Location where a model tank based on Leonardo's designs is displayed.

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