Leonardo Da Vinci's Influence
Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the most well known artist in the Italian renaissance, and has been said to have influenced many artists over the years. Da Vinci was born on April 15, 1452 in Tuscany close to the village of Anchiano, Italy to Ser Piero and Caterina a peasant. Growing up he was taught reading, writing and mathematics. His parents noticed that Da VInci had a great talent for the arts. At the age of 14 leonardo started apprenticeship with Andrea del Verrocchio. Verrocchio was a well known artist and taught Da Vinci metalworking, carpentry, painting, and sculpting. When Da Vinci was 20 years old he was able to become a member of the master arts guild in Florence. He continued his apprenticeship with Verrocchio for 5 more years. In
1476 A charge of sodomy was brought against Da Vinci and 4 other men. But later the charges were dropped. Then in 1482 Da Vinci was called upon by Florentine ruler Lorenzo de’ Medici to construct a lyre made up of silver as a gift of peace to Milan ruler Ludovico Sforza. After completing the silver lyre for Lorenzo, Da Vinci persuaded Ludovico to give him a job by sending a letter that contained less of his artistic talents but highlighted his skills in military design and architecture. Ludovico accepted his letter and took Da Vinci to Milan where he ended up working for 17 years.
1476 A charge of sodomy was brought against Da Vinci and 4 other men. But later the charges were dropped. Then in 1482 Da Vinci was called upon by Florentine ruler Lorenzo de’ Medici to construct a lyre made up of silver as a gift of peace to Milan ruler Ludovico Sforza. After completing the silver lyre for Lorenzo, Da Vinci persuaded Ludovico to give him a job by sending a letter that contained less of his artistic talents but highlighted his skills in military design and architecture. Ludovico accepted his letter and took Da Vinci to Milan where he ended up working for 17 years.