Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Vinci, Italy on April 15, 1452. He is perhaps most famous for his paintings, the Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, but his accomplishments go far beyond the realm of art. He left drawings of inventions such as aircraft, anatomical structures, hydraulic tools, such the hydrometer, and an underwater diving suit, thus proving his genius as a scientist. He routinely wrote in mirror script, so his writings could only be read in a mirror. Leonardo da Vinci lived for 67 years; he died on May 2, 1519, in France.

• Leonardo da Vinci - Biography and Gallery of Art: Extensive biography and gallery of da Vinci´s works.
• Leonardo da Vinci Virtual Paintings: Beautiful full-color paintings complete with information on the medium, size, and chronology.
• Leonardo da Vinci | Renaissance Man: The Boston Museum of Science discusses Leonardo´s different roles and contributions.
• Leonardo Da Vinci, The Man & the Inventor: Huge collection of information on Leonardo´s inventions, drawings, artworks, and life.
• Leonardo da Vinci: A discussion of da Vinci´s scientific contributions.
• Da Vinci: Explores the man´s accomplishments and their impact on history.
• Leonardo da Vinci Quotes: A collection of quotes attributed da Vinci.
• Leonardo da Vinci's Paintings and Drawings: A beautiful collection of his paintings, suitable for printing with high quality (printer inks) to hang on the wall.
• Inventor Leonardo da Vinci Biography: An interesting biography, with a list of recommended reading.
• Museo di Vinci: All about Leonardo´s hometown, with pictures, a timeline, and a map.
• Leonardo's Workshop: A Library of Congress Teacher´s guide.
• The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci: A great collection of the most famous drawings by Leonardo da Vinci.
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Special Exhibitions: An interactive guide to da Vinci´s drawings.
• Leonardo da Vinci Online: Offers a long list of his works and where they can be found.
• BBC - Science & Nature - Leonardo: Explore Leonardo da Vinci's Studio with the BBC.
• Medieval Sourcebook: Read a description of Leonardo da Vinci and his life, written by Giorgio Vasari in 1550.
• Life and inventions OF Leonardo da Vinci: Biographical information, timeline, and an extensive discussion of his manuscripts.
• Royal Collection - Ten Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci: View the complete Royal Collection from the exhibition.
• Web Gallery of Art: A lengthy discussion of Leonardo da Vinci´s life and works.
• Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) | Thematic Essay: Information about da Vinci´s drawings, the Last Supper, and the Mona Lisa.
• Leonardo Da Vinci Biography: A timeline of Leonardo da Vinci´s life. Discusses when and under what circumstances his works were accomplished.
• Leonardo da Vinci for Kids: Introduces Leonardo´s works to kids with fun activities.

Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest geniuses to have ever lived. He was a master painter, draftsman, engineer, inventor, mapmaker, and observer of the natural world. He studied anatomy, physics, biology, and mathematics. His paintings are breathtakingly beautiful and he conceived scientific principles and applications of those principles that were way ahead of his time.