The Man Behind The Legend
What have we learned about this iconic artwork? To begin with, da Vinci supposedly began working on “The Last Supper” in 1495. At this time, da Vinci was well into developing his career and gaining renown across the world. As for the artist himself, he was born in April 1452 in Tuscany. He was tutored by Andrea del Verrocchio when he moved to Florence. According to the history books, da Vinci grew up to become an ideal kind of Renaissance polymath.
The Man Behind The Legend
Beyond Art
Even those that know very little about the enigmatic man know that art was just one of his many pursuits, and that he was incredibly talented in a range of fields. Leonardo da Vinci was also a mathematician, sculptor, inventor, and astronomer! It is said that the earliest mention of a primitive airplane’s design can be attributed to da Vinci, as well as many other modern marvels. There was no denying that da Vinci was incredibly talented and intelligent.
Beyond Art
