Leonardo da Vinci
By Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was the quintessential Renaissance genius—painter, scientist, anatomist, and engineer. His smoky sfumato brushwork captured the elusive mystery and atmospheric depth of human soul and nature.
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Mona Lisa (La Gioconda)
c. 1503–1519 • Musée du Louvre, Paris
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6 ChaptersEvery chapter below is pre-indexed for oral narration and easy 1-click scheduling into your weekly Charlotte Mason lesson plan.
Mona Lisa (La Gioconda)
c. 1503–1519 • Musée du Louvre, Paris
Ginevra de' Benci
c. 1474–1478 • National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
The Annunciation
c. 1472–1475 • Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy
The Virgin of the Rocks
c. 1483–1486 • Musée du Louvre, Paris
The Last Supper
1495–1498 • Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Italy
Lady with an Ermine (Cecilia Gallerani)
c. 1489–1490 • Czartoryski Museum, Kraków, Poland
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