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Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci Notes

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Mona Lisa The most famous portrait in the world, depicting Lisa Gherardini and utilizing the sfumato technique.
The Last Supper A mural in Milan depicting the moment Jesus announces his betrayal; famous for its mathematical perspective and deteriorating state.
Sfumato A technique meaning "smoky," used by Leonardo to create seamless transitions between colors and tones.
Vitruvian Man A world-famous drawing of a male figure in a circle and square, representing ideal human proportions.
Cecilia Gallerani The subject of "Lady with an Ermine" and a mistress of Ludovico Sforza.
Ermine A white mustelid held by Cecilia Gallerani, symbolizing purity and serving as a pun on her surname.
Virgin of the Rocks A painting existing in two versions (Louvre and National Gallery) showing Mary, Jesus, and John in a grotto.
Salvator Mundi A painting of Jesus holding a crystal orb, which became the most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
Ginevra de' Benci Leonardo's only painting in the Americas; the reverse features the motto "Beauty Adorns Virtue."
Mirror Script The "backward" handwriting Leonardo used in his notebooks, likely because he was left-handed.
Ludovico Sforza The Duke of Milan and Leonardo’s primary patron for works like "The Last Supper" and "Lady with an Ermine."
Battle of Anghiari A lost fresco intended for the Palazzo Vecchio; Peter Paul Rubens famously made a copy of its "Battle of the Standard" section.
Verrocchio The master artist to whom Leonardo was apprenticed; Leonardo painted an angel in his "Baptism of Christ."
Chiaroscuro The use of strong contrasts between light and dark to give the illusion of three-dimensional volume.
Codex Leicester A collection of Leonardo's scientific writings and sketches, currently owned by Bill Gates.
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