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Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo Da Vinci's birth
The painter was born on April 15th near the Tuscan town of Vinci -
Apr 15, 1452
Leonardo Da Vinci's birth
The painter was born on April 15th 1452 near the Tuscan town of Vinci -
1478
The first steps of his career
He was apprenticed to the sculptor and painter Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence and became a master in 1478 -
1483
Working for the Sforza family
In 1483 he moved to Milan to work for the Sforza family as an engineer, painter, sculptor, architect. -
1483
The Last Supper
At the same year, 1483 he produced Madonna on the Rocks and The Last Supper wich has been considered to be one of the greatest spiritual paintings -
1506
The Mona Lisa
Finally completed in 1506 Mona Lisa is the most fascinating and intriguing portrait worldwide. -
1517
Moving to Chateau of Cloux
In 1517 after getting an invitation from the French King Francis I, Leonardo decided to move to the Chateau of Cloux near Amboise in France -
May 2, 1519
Death
Leonardo Da Vinci died in the Chateau of Cloux on May 2nd 1519