Author: Landrus, Matthew

Most famous as the painter of such works as the Mona Lisa and The Last "Supper," Leonardo da Vinci regarded himself principally as a civil and military engineer. This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of this Renaissance man's life and "times," and looks at the major themes that dominated Leonardo's work. It also contains 30 items of rare "memorabilia," including the record of Leonardo's birth made by his grandfather in "1452," the passport given to Leonardo by Cesare "Borgia," and more.