Leonardo Da Vinci

  • Leonardo Da Vinci Was Born
    Apr 15, 1452

    Leonardo Da Vinci Was Born

    Vinci, Italy, just outside of Florence. His parents were Ser Piero, and Caterina.
  • Period: 1470 to 1477

    Workshop Apprenticeship

    Leonardo was apprenticed to the renowned workshop of Andrea del Verrochio in Florence
  • Qualifies as Independent Master
    1478

    Qualifies as Independent Master

    At the age of 20, he qualifies in the Guild of Saint Luke
  • Period: 1482 to 1499

    Works For The Duke in Milan

    He designed stuff for the duke and studied different subjects such as nature, flying machines, geometry, mechanics, municipal construction, canals and architecture. Many of his studies were way ahead of their time, such as tanks (warfare machines).
  • Starts "Virgin of the Rocks"
    1486

    Starts "Virgin of the Rocks"

  • Period: 1490 to 1495

    Starts recording his studies

    Starts recording his studies in meticulous journals.
  • Starts The Last Supper
    1495

    Starts The Last Supper

  • Starts The Mona Lisa
    1503

    Starts The Mona Lisa

    Started work on the Mona Lisa
  • Period: 1503 to 1516

    Works for The Pope

    Does projects for the Pope before he dies
  • May 2, 1519

    Da Vinci Dies

    Da Vinci passes away in Cloux, France