Leonardo Da Vinci was a man of many talents. He was an inventor, artist and scientist. His paintings, such as the Mona Lisa, can still be seen today in Paris at the Louvre.

Leonardo Da Vinci was born in Italy on April 15, 1452, and he grew up under his father’s care in his home. In his home Da Vinci was exposed to many educational books and materials that supplied him with many interesting facts. He was also taught painting by Andrea del Verrochio when Da Vinci was 15. He excelled in his art form and far succeeded the talents of his master, but although he loved to paint, he never gave up with his education; and Leonardo continued with his scientific studies.

Leonardo Da Vinci was employed in 1482 by Milan’s Duke. During his service he was commissioned to not only create paintings and sculptures, but also to design and build machines, weapons, and buildings. Leonardo Da Vinci greatly enjoyed his work as he conducted many studies on different subjects of interest, such as geometry and math, nature, flying machines and various forms of architecture.

As time progressed, Da Vinci spent less time working on his paintings, leaving many of them unfinished, because he was captivated by his scientific studies. He began to make detailed descriptions and drawings in a famous notebook (which is still around today). Da Vinci died in 1519, on May 2.