But the noblest painters, — Michelangelo and Raphael, Titian and Leonardo, — in addition to possessing the solid grasp of technical mastery, reflecte… - Leonardo da Vinci

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Engraved portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, facing left

But the noblest painters, — Michelangelo and Raphael, Titian and Leonardo, — in addition to possessing the solid grasp of technical mastery, reflected some aspect of their nation's life and civilization.

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About Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519) was an Italian Renaissance painter, architect, inventor, engineer, sculptor, and musician. His best known painting is the Mona Lisa.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Attributed to Francesco Melzi (Public domain / CC0)

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Alternative Names: Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci Leonard Léonard Leonardo Da Vinci

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