Leonardo Da Vinci

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keen powers of observation,
an imagination, and the ability to detach himself from the world
around him. At an early age Leonardo became interested in subjects
such as botany, geology, animals (specifically birds), the motion of
water, and shadows (About Leonardo).
At the age of 17, in about 1469, Leonardo was apprenticed as a
garzone (studio boy) to Andrea del Verrocchio, the leading Florentine
painter and sculptor of his day. In Verrocchio's workshop Leonardo
was introduced to many techniques, from the painting of altarpieces
and panel pictures to the creation of large sculptural projects in
marble and bronze.
In 1472 he was accepted in the painter's guild of Florence,
and worked there for about six years. While there, Leonardo often
painted portions of Verrocchio's paintings for him, such as the
background and the kneeling angel on the left in the Baptism of Christ
(Encarta). Leonardo's sections of the painting have ...

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this letter he stated that he knew how to build portable
bridges; that he knew the techniques of constructing bombardments and
of making cannons; that he could build ships as well as armored
vehicles, catapults, and other war machines; and that he could execute
sculpture in marble, bronze, and clay.
Thus, he entered the service of the Duke in 1482, working on
Ludovico's castle, organizing festivals, and he became recognized as
an expert in military engineering and arms. Under the Duke, Leonardo
served many positions. He served as principal engineer in the Duke's
numerous military enterprises and was active as an architect
(Encarta). As a military ...

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