In 1469 his father noticed his potential in painting and sent him to be an apprentice in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence Italy. Leonardo studied painting, sculpture, and mechanical arts, he also developed and interest in anatomy.

In 1472 at the age of 20 Leonardo was accepted into the painters’ guild in Florence. He stayed in Florence until 1482 when he was hired by the duke of Milan, Ludovisco Sforza, to be a painter, sculptor a

In 1513 the French were expelled from Milan, forcing Leonardo to seek work outside the city. He went to Rome where his friend, Giuliano de'Medici, the brother of the Pope Leo X, offered him living space in his residence in the Vatican. For about three years, Leonardo stayed in Rome, and did not receive any commissions.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors and scientist. He was also a scholar and artist. Some of his works include Adoration of the Magi, Madonna of the Rocks.

"Leonardo Da Vinci." Leonardo Da Vinci. Online. 26 November 2003.

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