Leonardo da Vinci (2/5): "The Annunciation" and the surpassing of his master Verrocchio

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One of Leonardo's first pictorial successes was "The Annunciation", in Verrocchio's workshop in Florence. The study of nature and the anatomy of the human body are fundamental aspects in the artistic-scientific development of Da Vinci. How did he arrive to those early masterpieces?

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As a young adult, Leonardo arrives in Milan invited by the Duke Ludovico Sforza. He practices several different trades, declaring himself to be an architect, an engineer, a sculptor, a painter and a geographer. As a self-taught person, he studies anatomy and develops inventions on human flight, along with designing machines, theatrical scenery, costumes and parties requested by his master. He paints two revolutionary masterpieces: "Madonna of the Rocks" and "The Dining Hall in which Jesus Christ celebrated the Last Supper with his Disciples". These mark the beginning of painting which captures the moment of physical or spiritual action.

** About the series **
Who was Leonardo da Vinci? The genius behind paintings like "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper"? The self-taught painter, architect, engineer, sculptor, geographer and inventor who lived his life in solitude? This documentary series relates to the purpose of narrating and illustrating the personal life of Leonardo da Vinci through the places where he lived and created all his original work, as well as reading and analyzing his writings, drawings and paintings.

Original title: Léonard de Vinci - 500 ans | Episode 2
A film by Vittorio di Girolamo

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