Leonardo da Vinci

Biography

An unparalleled genius, Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath whose areas of interest included invention, painting, sculpting, architecture, science, music, and more. He is widely considered one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived.

Legacy

His masterpieces, "The Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," are among the most famous works of art in the world. His notebooks reveal a spirit of scientific inquiry and mechanical inventiveness that were centuries ahead of his time.