Leonardo daVinci

  • Apr 15, 1452

    Born

    Born on April 15 in Vinci, Italy.
  • 1466

    young age of life

    Apprenticed in Florence under artist Andrea del Verrocchio.
  • 1472

    Became a member

    Became a member of the Florence painters’ guild.
  • 1482

    Moved

    Moved to Milan to work for Duke Ludovico Sforza as a painter, engineer, and inventor.
  • 1498

    First famous painting

    Painted The Last Supper in Milan.
  • 1506

    Worked

    Worked in Florence and began painting the Mona Lisa.
  • 1516

    Moved to learn

    Lived in Rome, continued studies in anatomy, engineering, and art.
  • 1516

    Moved for work

    Moved to France at the invitation of King Francis I; lived at Clos Lucé near the royal castle.
  • Apr 2, 1519

    Died

    1519 – Died on May 2 in Amboise, France.