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A US First: Leonardo’s Ingenious Drawings Visit Washington
"Diving Apparatus and Water Pumping Devices," circa 1480–1482, by Leonardo da Vinci. Metal point marks, pen and ink on paper; approximately 11 1/4 inches by 15 5/8 inches. "Codex Atlanticus" f. 1069r. Mondadori Portfolio/Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana
Lorraine Ferrier
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Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael created the epitome of Renaissance art. Most of us know Leonardo’s artistic brilliance through his best-known paintings, the “Mona Lisa” and “The Last Supper,” yet Leonardo’s art is one tiny facet of his legendary genius.

Some may be surprised to learn that he spent many years as an engineer, most notably, around 17 years for the duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza (who also commissioned Leonardo to create “The Last Supper”).

Lorraine Ferrier
Lorraine Ferrier
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Lorraine Ferrier writes about fine arts and craftsmanship for The Epoch Times. She focuses on artists and artisans, primarily in North America and Europe, who imbue their works with beauty and traditional values. She's especially interested in giving a voice to the rare and lesser-known arts and crafts, in the hope that we can preserve our traditional art heritage. She lives and writes in a London suburb, in England.
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