Monday, 20 November 2006

**Leonardo Da Vinci**

Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest artists and scientists from Italy (1452-1519).

Leonardo Da Vinci was born on 15 April 1452, in Vinci close to Florence. He showed his painting’s talent since he was young.

He left his home town when he was 18 years old, to serve the Duke of Milan for 17 years. During that time, the Duke assigned him to paint, and design things (For example: weapons, buildings, and machineries). The famous painting "The Last Supper" and "The Virgin on the Rocks," were two of all paints that he had done during this time.

He return to Florence and began the work of Mona Lisa in 1503. But 3 years after that, he was called back to Milan to serve the new government of France, and stayed there for 7 years. During that time his science skill was outstanding from others, his painted just to support his scientific inventions. And then move to Rome after that.

He left Italy in 1516, to work with King Francis of France. He died on May 2, 1519 in Cloux, France, at the age of 62.

*Chanoknart Sitthi-Ampai I.D.4907640637
*Napadporn Santhimaneerat I.D.4907641023

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