The day Leonardo Da Vinci was born – level 1

15-04-1452

Leonardo da Vinci is born on April 15, 1452, in Italy. His parents aren’t married. It is a scandalous situation, but it doesn’t affect Leonardo’s life. He is able to move freely in the highest Italian society.

Leonardo’s most famous artworks are the Mona Lisa, and the Last Supper.

Leonardo isn’t only an artist. He is also an inventor, engineer, and scientist.

Leonardo is left-handed. It is unusual in his time. He uses mirror writing. It means that it is possible to read his writing only in a mirror. Some historians believe that he uses mirror writing because he wants to keep his notes secret.

Leonardo dies in France on May 2, 1519. He is 67 years old.

Difficult words: scandalous (shocking), supper (dinner), inventor (a person who has new ideas for machines), note (short writing).

How did Leonardo's scandalous family situation influence his life and art?

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