Leonardo Da Vinci

By michael.nguyen102
  • 1452

    Birth

    Leonardo was born on the 15th of April, 1452. He was born in the village of Anchiano near the town of Vinci in Republic of Florence.
  • 1467

    His Job

    When Leonardo Da Vinci was 15, he got sent to Florence to work as apprentice to Andrea De Vercocchio. He mostly spent his time painting and has no interest in women.
  • 1472

    Painters' Guild

    He got accepted into painters' guild of Florence when he turned 20 years old.
  • 1478

    His Commission

    In January 1478, he received an independent commission to paint an altarpiece for the Chapel of St. Bernard in the Palazzo Vecchio.
  • 1481

    His Second Commission

    In March 1481, he has also received a second independent commission to work on the Adoration of Magi, an altarpiece for the monastery of San Donato at Scopeto. He sketches many studies.
  • 1482

    Moved to Milan

    In 1482, Leonardo Da Vinci was actually a talented musician according to Giorgio Vasari. He moved to Milan to work in the service of the city's duke. At this time Leonardo wrote an often-quoted letter describing the many marvellous things that he could achieve in the field of engineering and informing that he could also paint.
  • 1483

    Virgin of the Rocks

    Virgin of the Rocks
    Leonardo paints the Virgin of the Rocks in 1483.
  • 1485

    Lady with an Ermine

    Lady with an Ermine
    Leonardo paints Lady with an Ermine in 1485
  • 1495

    The Last Supper

    The Last Supper
    Leonardo begins working on a painting ' The last Supper ' in the refectory. ' The last Supper ' is completed in 1498.
  • 1500

    Returned to Florence

    Leonardo begins painting the 'Virgin And Child With Saint Anne', a project that he only finishes after 10 years. Leonardo returns to Florence from Milan.
  • 1502

    His New Job

    Leonardo begins work as senior military architect and general engineer for Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI.
  • 1503

    The Mona Lisa

    The Mona Lisa
    Leonardo is commissioned to paint the Mona Lisa during the Italian Renaissance. He is also commissioned to paint a mural for the council hall in Florence's Palazzo Vecchio.
  • 1515

    St. John the Baptist

    St. John the Baptist
    Leonardo paints St. John the Baptist in 1515.
  • 1516

    The King Of France

    The king of France invites Leonardo to come work for him in 1516.
  • 1519

    Death

    Leonardo died on the 2nd of May, 1519. He died in Amboise, Kingdom of France.