Leonardo de Vinci

""Leonardo da Vinci"" by Walter Horatio Pater is a biography of the legendary Italian Renaissance artist, inventor, and scientist. The book offers a comprehensive account of da Vinci's life, from his early years in Tuscany to his later years in France. Pater explores da Vinci's artistic and scientific pursuits, including his famous paintings such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as his groundbreaking inventions and studies in anatomy, geology, and engineering. The book also delves into da Vinci's personal life and relationships, including his close friendships with other artists and scholars, as well as his tumultuous romantic relationships. Pater's writing style is highly descriptive and poetic, conveying the beauty and complexity of da Vinci's life and work. Overall, ""Leonardo da Vinci"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of the greatest artists and thinkers in history.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Nineteenth Century English Prose, by Walter Horatio Pater. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766140024.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.