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Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (April 15, , Vinci, Italy, to May 2, , Amboise, France) was an Italian artist (painter, sculptor and architect), scientist (anatomist, mathematician, physicist and naturalist), engineer and inventor, considered by many to be the ultimate example of the “Renaissance man” (Latin: homo universalis). He is credited with many inventions, most of which, like flying machines and tanks, were technologically impossible to build in his lifetime. Surrounded by legends, Leonardo was there at the very beginning of the High Renaissance era.

Attributes of His Works: One of the most recognizable features of Leonardo’s paintings is his use of soft lines, blurred using the technique of sfumato (blurred, smoky), which he perfected, allowing him to make delicate transitions and shading and elusive lines and creating an aura of airiness. His works were surprisingly anatomically accurate, thanks to his vigorous studies of human anatomy, and he was masterful at capturing the movement and expression of his subjects. He had a very scientific eye for art and his use of depth and background was revolutionary for its time.

Famous Works: Portrait of Ginevra de ' Benci, The L