Leonardo da Vinci
1452–1519 · Italian · 33 artworks
High RenaissanceEarly RenaissanceSfumatoChiaroscuroAnatomical AccuracyPerspectivePyramidal Composition
artist bio
Leonardo da Vinci was a quintessential Renaissance artist and inventor, celebrated for his mastery of anatomy, perspective, and sfumato. His innovative techniques and intellectual curiosity left an indelible mark on art and science.
what you'll learn
Studying Leonardo's work allows students to understand the principles of Renaissance art, including humanism, scientific observation, and the integration of art and science. Students can learn about sfumato, perspective, and anatomical accuracy.
related: Michelangelo, Raphael, Sandro Botticelli
33 artworks
Isabella d'Este
1500
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Portrait of a Musician
1487
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Study for the Head of Leda
1506
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Head of a Man
1503
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Heads of an old man and a youth
1495
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Drawing of Salai
1500
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Head of St. James the Less
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Head of St. Andrew
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St. John the Baptist
1515
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Portrait of a Bearded Man, possibly a Self Portrait
1513
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Portrait of Ginevra Benci
1474
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Profile of a man and study of two riders
1497
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Lady with an Ermine
1490
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Head of Christ
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Self Portrait
1505
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Grotesque Profile
1487
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Heads of Sts Thomas and James the Greater
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Head of a Young Woman with Tousled Hair (Leda)
1508
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Profile of an old man
1505
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman (La Belle Ferroniere)
1490
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Head of a girl
1483
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Profile of a warrior in helmet
1472
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Madonna Litta (Madonna and the Child)
1490
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The Adoration of the Magi
1480
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The Last Supper
1498
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Old man with ivy wreath and lion's head
1519
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The Virgin and Child with St. Anne
1519
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Mona Lisa
1503
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Study of Christ for the Last Supper
1500
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La Bella Principessa - Portrait of Bianca Sforza
1498
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Female Head
1490
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Annunciation
1480
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Madonna with the Yarnwinder
1510
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