Leonardo da Vinci: Renaissance Man

Madonna

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

Ginerva de' Benci

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

St Jerome

Another unfinished painting by Leonardo from c.1481.

Leonardo da Vinci

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

Vitruvian man

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

Guild member

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

Duke of Milan

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

Sfumato

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

Hardening of arteries

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

Sculpture of a horse

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

Diving suit

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

The Adoration of the Magi

An unfinished painting by Leonardo from 1481.

Santa Maria delle Grazie

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

The Last Supper

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

Codex Leicester

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

Mirror-writing

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

Mona Lisa

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

Robot design

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

Francis I

French monarch at whose court Leonardo spent his final years.

Hang-glider

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

Baptism of Christ

Painting by Verrochio where Leonardo contributed an angel around 1474.

Château du Clos Lucé

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