Leonardo da Vinci timeline by Yared Eshete

By Yaredeshete1
  • Period: 1452 to 1519

    1452-1519

  • Apr 15, 1452

    Birth

    Leonardo da Vinci was born on the 15th of April 1452 Anchiano, Italy.
  • 1466

    Where did he grow up?

    Leonardo grew up in Vinci Italy with his grandparents.
  • 1467

    When did his family recognise his artistic value?

    His father first appreciated his artistic talent and apprenticed him at around the age of 15.
  • 1472

    What was Leonardo Da Vinci first painting?

    Leonardo Da Vinci first painting was “the baptism of Christ”
  • 1481

    When did Leonardo Da Vinci receive his first commissioned painting?

    Leonardo Da Vinci received his first commission to paint the “ adoration of the magi”. Even though it wasn’t finished it was still considered a master piece.
  • 1498

    When did Leonardo Da Vinci paint the last supper?

    Leonardo Da Vinci finished painting the last supper in 1498. It took 3 years to finish 1495-1498.
  • 1506

    When did Leonardo paint the Mona Lisa?

    Leonardo completed the Mona Lisa in 1506. It took three years to finish 1503-1506.
  • 1507

    When did Leonardo Da Vinci publish his notebooks?

    Leonardo published his notebooks in 1507.
  • 1511

    When did Leonardo Da Vinci invent the helicopter?

    The first helicopter wasn’t built till the 1940s. But it is strongly believed his sketches were what inspired the modern day flying machine.
  • 1511

    When did Leonardo invent the helicopter?

    Actually the first helicopter wasn’t built till the 1940s. But it is strongly believed that his sketches were what built the modern day flying machine.
  • 1516

    Where did Leonardo stay when making his last art piece?

    Leonardo moved to Amboise, France to work for king Francis. His right hand was paralysed by a stroke.
  • 1519

    When did Leonardo Da Vinci die?

    Leonardo Da Vinci died on May 2nd 1519 in Amboise, France.