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Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo da Vinci's birth
On the 15th of april 1452, da Vinci was born in a small village of central Italy called 'Anchiano'. -
1467
Apprenticeship
At the age of 15, Leonardo da Vinci's father appreciated his artistic abilities and apprenticed him to noted artist and sculptor 'Andrea del Verrocchio'. -
1482
Moving to Milan
Sometime in 1482, da Vinci moved to Milan. -
1483
Virgin of the Rocks
In 1483, a painting named 'Virgin of the rocks' was completed by da Vinci -
1498
The last supper
In 1498, da Vinci completed painting the world famous painting 'the last supper'. -
1500
Returning to Florence
After leaving for Milan in 1482, da Vinci returned to Florence in 1500. -
1503
Mona Lisa
In 1503, da Vinci finished one of the greatest piece of artwork of all time which would soon be highly acclaimed and adored. -
1516
King of France
The King of france invites da Vinci to work for him. -
May 2, 1519
Death
On the 2nd of May 1519, Leonardo da Vinci died in Clos Lucé, Amboise, France. Vasari records that the king of France was holding da Vinci's head as he was dying.
