Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years On, A Portrait of the Artist, Scientist and Innovator

Explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci, from his childhood to his apprenticeship with Verrocchio, from the establishment of his own workshop in Florence to his painting of the Mona Lisa, and beyond. Packed with information about the great master’s technique and style, Leonardo da Vinci features extracts from his notebooks and scientific studies, reproductions of his awe-inspiring paintings and sketches, and maps of where he lived. Smoothly integrating information on Leonardo the man with examinations of his inventions and renowned masterpieces, it’s the perfect companion for aficionados of the incomparable artist.