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1452
Leonardo Da Vinci Is Born
Leonardo was born an illegitimate son of a Florentine noble and peasant woman. -
1467
Da Vinci's career of art begins
At 15 Leonardo is sent to Florence to work as apprentice to Andrea De Verrocchio. -
1472
Leonardo Joins an art group.
20 year-old Leonardo is accepted into the painters' guild of Florence. -
1478
The Annunciation is painted.
The work, initially credited to Da Vinci, is now believed to have been painted by Lorenzo di Credi. -
1482
Leonardo Moves to Milan
Leonardo moves to Milan to work in the service of the city's duke, Ludovico Sforza. He gains the title of "painter and engineer of the duke there -
1483
Leonardo paints the Virgin of the Rocks.
The Virgin of the Rocks is the name of two paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, of the same subject. -
1498
The Last Supper is Created
Leonardo finishes the world renowned "The Last Supper" painting