Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519 AD) was one of the greats in history, one of the greatest thinkers, artists and philosophers in the world. He was always striving for perfection. He created a number of timeless masterpieces of art. Besides art, da Vinci studied mathematics, astronomy and anatomy.

His research sought to discover the universe, and da Vinci is considered one of the main European figures in the European Renaissance, which witnessed the emergence of new ideas and scientific discoveries and the creation of a beautiful artistic taste. Born as the illegitimate son of a Florentine noblewoman and peasant and raised in Vinci, Italy, in his formative years he was a nature lover and at an early age began to display his remarkable academic and artistic talents.

In 1466 he moved to Florence and entered the workshop of Verrocchio. At first his formative style reflected his teacher, but soon he developed himself and his artistic sense as his first work, the Adoration of the Magi, commissioned by the monks of San Donato in Scopeto, and although not Completed, the work was beautiful with many new ideas. He introduced themes of movement and drama. He pioneered the use of chiaroscuro, a technique of identifying patterns through contrasts of light and shadow, which would later be used and had a great influence on the Mona Lisa.

In the year 1482 AD, Leonardo went to the court of Ludovico Sforza in Milan, and he stayed for 16 years during which he continued painting. The latter is considered one of the greatest religious paintings. Today the painting is placed in the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, but over time the original painting has deteriorated despite continuous attempts at restoration.

In 1499 AD, Leonardo returned to Florence and during that period he painted a mural entitled The Battle of Anghiari. This work had an impact on artists. During that period, he completed the Mona Lisa. The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous and exciting pictures in the world. A Florentine nobleman came to Leonardo for a few days sitting to paint and refused to smile and one day she gave a faint smile and Leonardo was able to catch it, her smile enveloped in mystery and the painting appeared with an interesting appearance.

In this period, Leonardo expanded his studies in science, engineering, and other materials. He took notes by hand. Realized that the Earth revolved around the sun and not the other way around. He advocated meditation on all aspects of life. Da Vinci sought to see an underlying unity in the universe. Da Vinci used the notes of the architect Vitruvius, illustrating the beauty of dimensions. Geometrical and human form.

Da Vinci's fame grew during his lifetime, although he was not a wealthy man. Leonardo remained alone throughout his life, did not marry, did not have children, and kept his private life. Contemporary reports indicated that da Vinci was a unique person of natural beauty, gracious presence, and a strong moral character, among the outstanding personality traits. His love for plants and nature used to buy caged birds and set them free.

During the years 1506-1510 AD, Leonardo spent his time in Milan working on behalf of King Louis XII and in 1513 AD he traveled to the Vatican, Rome, where he enjoyed the patronage of the New Door. Da Vinci wrote a group of criticisms of the Catholic Church, as he was an exemplary musician, and that was one of the reasons that prompted him to complete some of his paintings. He died in 1519, leaving behind one of the greatest collections of works of art and science.