Andrea del Verrocchio

the ideal Renaissance man, was born in Vinci, Italy in 1452. Leonardo was one of 17 children with no strong mother figure in his life, but lived with his father, Ser Piero. From a young age, Leonardo loved art, and began apprenticing under Andrea del Verrocchio, a notable artist in Florence. He grew up living in Milan and Florence, where he gained significant knowledge about art and science. He developed a lust for knowledge, and wanted to learn as much as he could about a variety of subjects.…

Vinci, Italy, Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of a ‘Renaissance man’” (Leonardo Da Vinci Biography). When he was about fourteen years old, as was custom during the time to work under the apprenticeship of a master, da Vinci studied under Andrea del Verrocchio. While in his apprenticeship he learned, “metalworking, leather arts, carpentry, drawing, painting, and sculpting” (Leonardo Da Vinci Biography). One of his first independently commissioned pieces was “Adoration of the Magi”. In 1495,…

notary, he was a public official that certified legal documents of Florence. His mother wasn’t really in his childhood. When he was fifteen his father a trainer for the new generation of practitioners of a skilled young lady. Her name is Andrea del Verrocchio she was leading the artist of Florence, she was a known…

Leonardo da Vinci is a world renowned historical figure. Known for being a genius inventor, designing parachutes and early flying machines, a talented artist, working in painting and sculpture, as well as an architect, and military engineer. Da Vinci was a leader of the Italian Renaissance and is often referred to as the ideal “Renaissance Man” with his many talents and his studies of science, nature, and anatomy. Da Vinci was born in a farmhouse on April 15, 1452 outside the village of Anchiano…

Being at the crossroads of “Must” and “Should” is always a tricky situation. In life, we are often faced with this situation. “Should I do my own thing and face judgement? Or should I listen to what people tell me to do?” Ultimately, we are the ones who make the final choice of which path to take. Elle Luna, Author of “When You’re at the Crossroads of Should and Must” describes Should as “how others want us to show up in the world.” This applies to: what we think, say, what we do, and what we…

The Renaissance Man was a universal man. He knew a little about everything, instead of knowing a lot about one thing. This man would be able to carry on a conversation about anything. He should also have a knowledge about Latin and Greek. These men were artists, writers, inventors, and more. Leonardo da Vinci and Jan Van Eyck are prime examples of a Renaissance Man, even though they came from two different areas of the Renaissance period. Leonardo da Vinci was born on April fifteenth of the…

The Renaissance, by definition of the word, was an era of rebirth. It came subsequently after the time of the Black Plague and was seen as a time of hope and restoration of the arts. From painters to sculptors, architects to scientists, the world of the Renaissance was filled with creations that continue to be prominent today. We still read and perform the plays of Shakespeare, we still display and view the paintings of and Raphael and we continue to revere the scientific discoveries of…

Historical Painter: Leonardo da Vinci The Italian Renaissance was well known for the famous artist, Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci was well known for his curiosity with science and nature which greatly influenced his work, not only as a painter but a “sculptor, architect, inventor, military engineer, and draftsman” (Bio.com 1). Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in what is now present day Italy. At the age of five, da Vinci moved in with his grandparents and uncle in nearby Vinci. Leonardo never…

A man not only famous for his artistic skills and being recognized as the original Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci, was as a genius engineer, architect, doctor and inventor. He came from a humble family background and being the only child influenced his lifestyle later on. Around his twenties, Leonardo’s journey in choosing a profession had begun. He was an apprentice for some time then became the real deal near his thirties. In this paper I will give details of a genius man behind the…

This work was requested by Lisa’s husband Francesco Del Giocondo. Both Lisa was from a well-known family through Tuscany and Florence. Francesco was a very wealthy silk merchant. This work was to celebrate their home’s completion.Not only was it a celebration to their home, but the celebration of the birth…