Virtual Da Vinci
Renaissance Man
Event
Come see Leonardo da Vinci's (one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance Era) works.The style he used to make his beautiful art work was realistic. This means the picture was three dimensional. You feel like you can touch the subject or step into the scene. He was born in da Vinci, Italy on april 15th, 1452. He painted mostly in the High Renaissance.He became an apprentice in Florence in 1467. He became a member of the painters guild in 1472. In 1482 he moved to Milan. He leaves Milan in 1499 after the French capture it. He moves to Rome in 1520. He dies on May 2nd, 1519 in Amboise, France.
TIMELINE
1452-Birth/1467-becomes apprentice/1472-becomes member of painters guild/1482 -moves to Milan/1485-War of Roses end/1492-Columbus arrives in new world
1497-Viasco da Gamba found route to India/1499-Leonardo leaves Milan/1519-death
The last supper
This artwork was done as a mural on an Abby wall at a monestary. The portrait survived abuse over the years. During a bombing in World War Two it was the only wall left standing at the Abby. It is being restored.
Multi barrel gun
Leonardo was interested in military weapons. He drew many sketches. Future weapons were designed using his drawings.
Study of cat postures
Leonardo was very interested in the study of animals. He wanted to understand their behavior and physical parts.
Mona Lisa
Event Details
Come enjoy refreshments at 6:30pm. Show time 7:30pm.
Come enjoy the work of a master painter and inventor.