When was Leonardo da Vinci born?

Leonardo da Vinci was born on April 15,1452 in Vinci, Italy. Da Vinci became one of the most important painters of the Italian Renaissance. Some of his most famous artwork includes the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper.”

Leonardo da Vinci began as an apprentice with artist Verrocchio at age 14. For the next six years, da Vinci learned various art skills, such as sculpting and drawing. At age 20, da Vinci established his own workshop after becoming qualified as a master artist at the Guild of Saint Luke. Later in life, he continued his work in Rome for three years. Da Vinci later moved to France where he died on May 2, 1519.