Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 near Florence and is the symbol of the Renaissance, a period of great artistic and scientific progress. Leonardo was a universal genius who dedicated himself to painting, sculpture, engineering, and anatomy.
In his manuscripts, known as codices, he designed incredible inventions that anticipated modern technology, such as the parachute, the flying machine, and the aerial screw, considered the ancestor of the helicopter. He also invented military equipment, including a prototype of an armored tank and a 33-barreled organ gun, similar to a machine gun.
Beyond his technical skills, Leonardo was an extraordinary painter and created world-famous masterpieces such as the Mona Lisa (La Gioconda), The Last Supper, and the Vitruvian Man, a drawing that demonstrates the perfect proportions of the human body.
His entire life was dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge, blending scientific observation with the beauty of art.
