Leonardo da Vinci was in my opinion, is considered the "Renaissance Man." He always had access to scholarly texts and even as an apprentice, Leonardo demonstrated his colossal talent. For example, one of Leonardo's first big breaks was to paint an angel in Verrochio's "Baptism of Christ," and Leonardo was so much better than his master's that Verrochio allegedly resolved never to paint again. Leonardo stayed in the Verrocchio workshop until 1477 when he set up a shingle for himself.
Leonardo also entered the service of the Duke of Milan in 1482. It was during these years that Leonardo hit his stride, reaching new heights of scientific and artistic achievement. The Duke kept him busy painting and sculpting and designing elaborate court festivals, but he also put Leonardo to work designing weapons, buildings and machinery. Leonardo's interests were so broad, and he was so often compelled by new subjects, that he usually failed to finish what he started.
Lastly, he developed his habit of recording his studies in meticulously illustrated notebooks. His work covered four main themes: painting, architecture, the elements of mechanics, and human anatomy. But the best ting that he did was build the Mona Lisa. It is a great piece of artwork that is still greatly remembered today. This is why Leonardo da Vinci should be considered the Renaissance Man.
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