Basic Life Facts
When was Leonardo da Vinci born?
April 15, 1452
Who did Leonardo visit at the age of 14?
Verrocchio
What painting sparked Leonardo to move to Milan?
The Adoration of the Magi
Which painting is the painting of Francesco's wife?
The Mona Lisa
How many paintings was shown on the website?
10
True of False: Leonardo's parents married at the time of his birth
False
What was the painting Leonardo and Verrocchio created together?
Baptism of Christ
What is Leonardo's most famous painting?
The Mona Lisa
When was Adoration of the Magi painted?
1481
How old was Leonardo da Vinci when he died?
67 years old
Who was Leonardo's mother?
Caterina, a peasant
Where did Leonardo live?
He lived on his father's estate
Where did Leonardo flee to after the overthrow of the Duke of Milan?
Venice
True of False: The Virgin of the Rocks was painted before the Lady with an Ermine
True
What do historians believed happened when Leonardo died?
François I held Leonardo's head in his arms as he died
When did he die?
May 2, 1519
What was his father's name?
Ser Piero
True of False: The Last Supper was painted before the Lady with an Ermine
False
Where is the Mona Lisa displayed TODAY?
The Louvre, Paris
Who was the Duke of Milan Leonardo worked for from 1482-1499, as well as requesting a portrait done by Leonardo of his mistress (Lady with an Ermine)?
Lodovico Sforza
How many siblings did Leonardo have?
12 siblings
What do historians believe happened after the Baptism of Christ painting was painted?
Verrocchio never painted again because the painting was so complex.
Who are all the people in the painting, Virgin and Child with St. Anne?
The Virgin Mary, St. Anne, and Baby Jesus
Who is in the painting, the Virgin of the Rocks?
Virgin Mary, St. John the Baptist, an unknown angel, and baby Jesus
What is the name of the lady in the painting, Lady with an Ermine?
Cecilia Gallerani