Childhood of World Famous People: Leonardo da Vinci

Author: Zhao Yahong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, natural scientist, and engineer during the Italian Renaissance. At the age of 14, he apprenticed under the famous Florentine artist Andrea del Verrocchio and created important works such as "The Virgin of the Rocks." His painting "The Last Supper," which depicts Jesus sharing a final meal with his 12 disciples before his crucifixion, and "Mona Lisa," which portrays the enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa, have become timeless masterpieces. Leonardo da Vinci was a painter, natural scientist, and engineer during the Italian Renaissance. At the age of 14, he apprenticed under the famous Florentine artist Andrea del Verrocchio and created important works such as "The Virgin of the Rocks." His painting "The Last Supper," which depicts Jesus sharing a final meal with his 12 disciples before his crucifixion, and "Mona Lisa," which portrays the enigmatic smile of Mona Lisa, have become timeless masterpieces.