Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the High Renaissance who is widely considered one of the most diversely talented individuals ever to have lived. He was born on April 15, 1452, in Vinci, Italy, and became a master painter, architect, engineer, scientist, and inventor. Renowned for masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper,' his innovative techniques in perspective and composition set new standards in art. His notebooks, filled with scientific diagrams, anatomical sketches, and engineering designs, reveal a mind that was centuries ahead of its time. Da Vinci died on May 2, 1519, in Amboise, France, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy in art and science, emblematic of the Renaissance, a period that emphasized humanism, classical antiquity, and the exploration of science and art. His interdisciplinary approach bridged the gap between art and science, influencing generations of artists and thinkers.