Leonardo Da Vinci By grant.morgan.16 Apr 15, 1452 Born in the town of Vinci Jan 1, 1467 sent to florence to work as an apprentice to Andrea De Verrocchio Jan 1, 1472 accepted into the painters' guild of Florence Jan 1, 1478 Leonardo paints the annunciation Mar 1, 1482 moves to Milan to work in the service of the city's duke, Ludovico Sforza. He gains the title of "painter and engineer of the duke" Jan 25, 1483 Leonardo da Vinci Sketches the Design for a Parachute Feb 1, 1483 Leo paints the Virgin of the Rocks Jan 1, 1485 Leonardo paints Lady with an Ermine May 1, 1487 Leonardo da Vinci Draws the Vitruvian Man Dec 1, 1489 begins studying anatomy Jan 1, 1498 Leo finishes painting The Last Summer Jan 25, 1507 Leonardo finishes Mono lisa Jul 1, 1515 Leonardo paints St. John the Baptist Mar 1, 1516 The king of France invites Leonardo to come work for him May 2, 1519 Leonardo Da Vinci passes away