Image is Copyrighted and Property of its respective owner About the ArtistLeonardo da Vinci pursued art as if it were science, fervently studying both the surface and the structure of his subject to best convey its true essence. Leonardo was born in Vinci, Italy to a notary public and his companion, and displayed considerable artistic talent at a young age. At seventeen, he began an apprenticeship in Andrea Verrocchio’s workshop, remaining there until he had far surpassed the talents of the earl
