Leonardi Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 in Vinci, the illegitemate son of Master Piero, a public notary, and his companion Caterina. Leonardo was the supreme example of Renaissance genius, who possessed one of the greatest minds of all time. As a painter, the Florentine produced such masterpieces as the 'Virgin of the Rocks' (1483), the 'Last Supper' (1495-97), and 'Mona Lisa' (1503-06). As an architect, Leonardo worked on the cathedral of Milan and the restoration of …

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