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Apr 15, 1452
Born in Vinci Italy
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1475
The Baptism of Christ
Da Vinci helped his teacher Verrocchio paint this masterpiece. Source: lairweb.org.nz -
1481
Adoration of the Magi
Da Vinci began the altarpiece for the Monastery of San Donato at Scopeto. Source: Italymagazine.com -
1488
Flying Machine
Also an inventor, Da Vinci designed a Flying Machine. He studied birds and wings because of his interest in flight. Source: Leonardo-da-vinci.net -
1489
Anatomical sketches
Studies of Hands. Da Vinci is known for his human body drawings. -
1495
The start of The Last Supper (layout)
Da Vinci began working on The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Source: Britannica.com -
1498
The Last Supper
He completed the Last Supper, one of the most famous works of art in the world. -
1502
Imola Italy
Leonardo begins work as senior military architect and general engineer for Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI. He creates a very accurate map of his stronghold. -
1503
Mona Lisa
Also known as La Gioconda was the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, Florence Italy. Source: Leonardodavinci.net -
1510
Muscles and veins
Many of his sketches were illegal at the time but opened the anatomy of the human body to the world. -
1516
Premier Architect, Engineer and Painter of the French Court
Francois I invites Da Vinci to go to France and work for him. They were said to be friends. He was given the title of Premier Architect, Engineer and Painter of the court. Source: Sparknotes.com -
May 2, 1519
Death of Da Vinci
Da Vinci dies in France, leaving an undying legacy.
