Leonardo da Vinci was a leading artist and intellectual of the Italian Renaissance who’s known for his enduring works "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa".

Leonardo da Vinci was the epitome of a "Renaissance man". Possessor of a curious mind and keen intellect, da Vinci studied the laws of science and nature, which greatly informed his work as a painter, sculptor, architect, inventor, military engineer and draftsman. His ideas and body of work—which includes "Virgin of the Rocks", "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa" have influenced countless artists and made da Vinci a leading light of the Italian Renaissance.