Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci was the perfect Renaissance man, the greatest Universal Genius, who was a painter, mathematician, engineer, architect, botanist, sculptor, and anatomist, among other things. However, for four centuries following his death, his fame was primarily based on his achievements as a painter. His extensive grasp of anatomy, light, flora, and geology aided him in creating some of history's most recognized works.
Da Vinci is noted for capturing subtle expressions in his paintings, making them appear more alive than others. He made significant contributions to painting, including the development of sfumato, the smooth transition from light to shadow, and chiaroscuro, the use of great contrasts between light and dark to generate a three-dimensional appearance.
Da Vinci created the world's most iconic painting, the Mona Lisa. He also created The Last Supper, the most reprinted religious painting, and Vitruvian Man, one of the most reproduced creative images. Leonardo da Vinci is without a doubt the most famous Renaissance artist.
Masterpiece:
- Mona Lisa (1517)
- The Last Supper (1498)
- Vitruvian Man (1490)
Lifespan: April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519
Movement: Renaissance
Nationality: Italian
