Leonardo da Vinci

By Bently Salter
  • Leonardo da Vinci's birth
    Apr 15, 1452

    Leonardo da Vinci's birth

    Birth of Leonardo da Vinci
  • 1453

    Parents marry

    Leonardo's parents marry separately.
  • Became a garzone(studio boy)
    1466

    Became a garzone(studio boy)

    Leonardo became a garzone to Andrea del Verrocchio at the age of 14.
  • Period: 1472 to 1475

    "The Baptism of Christ" painting

    Leonardo and Andrea collaborated and created "The Baptism of Christ" over 3 years.
  • 1478

    First commission from Florence

    Leonardo got his first commission from the state of Florence to paint an altarpiece for the Chapel of St. Bernard.
  • Period: 1482 to 1499

    Worked in Milan.

    Leonardo worked in Milan.
  • 1490

    "The Vitruvian Man"

    Leonardo made "The Vitruvian Man".
  • Period: 1495 to 1498

    "The Last Supper" creation span.

    Leonardo created his painting "The Last Supper" during this time.
  • "Mona Lisa"
    1503

    "Mona Lisa"

    Leonardo started painting the "Mona Lisa", which he worked on until his death.
  • May 2, 1519

    Leonardo da Vinci's death

    Leonardo died on this day, presumably due to a stroke.