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Leonardo
da Vinci (1452-1519)
The
life of a genius
In
manuscrips found, Leonardo's grandfather, Antonio
di Ser Piero wrote about the birth of his grandson: '1452.
Nachue un mio nipote figliolo, mio figliuolo a di 15 Aprile.
In Sabato a ore 3 di notte. Ebbe nome Leonardo…'
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Leonardo
was born in Anchiano near Vinci, illegitimate son of Ser Piero
of Vinci and mother Caterina. His father, a 25 year old florentine
notary, descendent of a very wealthy family who owned many
properties and lots of land.
1452 Leonardo da Vinci born 15 April. Remained in
Vinci until he was sixteen.
1469 Leaves Vinci for Florence to became
an apprentice for Verrocchio.
1472 At age of twenty, Leonardo enrolled
in Guild of Florentine Painters.
1473 First drawing recorded 'The Arno
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1489
Manuscript of first anatomical drawings dedicated to the structure
of the skull and face. He also begins preparations for the
equestrian statue in honor of Francesco Sforza.
1495
Leonardo begins 'The Last Supper' one of his most
famous masterpieces.
He is also commissioned to decorate the great hall 'Sala
delle Asse' in the Castello Sforzesco.
1499
Leonardo leaves Milan to return to Florence, passing through
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1475
Assist Verrocchio in painting the 'Angel' for the 'Baptism
of Christ'.
1478 Leonardo's first masterpiece created
'Annunciation', he also paints 'Benois Madonna'.
1481
Leonardo began 'Adoration of the Magi' left unfinished,
as he moved to Milan, he also paints 'San Gerolamo.1483
Completes first painting in Milan 'Virgin of the Rocks',
De Predis brothers collaborayed on this work.
1487
Begins to explore the flying machine, the artificial wing
and human flight.
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1502
Leonardo enters the service of Cesare Borgia as an architect
and military engineer.
1503 Leonardo begins painting his most celebrated
portrait 'Mona Lisa'. He draws studies of the 'Battle of Anghiari'.
1505 Leonardo begins his scientific studies
on squaring the circle.
1506 Leonardo departs once again from Milan.
1510
He begins detailed studies on anatomy at the University of
Pavia. |
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1513
Leonardo departs for Rome, once there living a rather solitary
life, studiyng maths, technology and science.
1517 Leonardo is invited by Francis 1, the king of
France to Amboise. He is commissioned to plan a new royal
palace in Romorantin, he also works on his painting of 'Saint
Anne'.
1519
Leonardo died in Amboise on May 2 1519 and he was buried in
the Church of San Fiorentino. |
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