1. The Man Behind The Mona Lisa!!! By Matthew Williams and Mohammed Naji

2. Key Facts Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was born on the 15th April 1452. He sadly died on 2nd May 1519 at the age of 67 years 17 days! Da Vinci’s buried at San Fioentino, Amboise, France. Leonardo lived in the period of time known as the Renaissance. He wrote using secretive mirror writing!!! The part of his name, Da Vinci, was to show where he was from.

3. Inventions and Sketches He sketched the first parachute, helicopter, aeroplane, tank, swinging bridge, paddleboat & the first motorcar!!! Da Vinci was an architect, musician, engineer, scientist, inventor, sculptor, designer of costumes, mathematician & a botanist!!! WOW! He also invented one of the most useful objects – the scissors!

4. Fascinating Paintings The Last Supper Virgin and the Rocks Madonna and Child Mona Lisa

5. Leonardo’s Life In 1517 Da Vinci was invited to live at Château of Cloux by the French King Francis I. This is where Leonardo Da Vinci died.In 1517 Da Vinci was invited to live at Château of Cloux by the French King Francis I. This is where Leonardo Da Vinci died. He wanted to carry on studying human anatomy but the Church would NOT allow Da Vinci to dissect and examine dead bodies!He wanted to carry on studying human anatomy but the Church would NOT allow Da Vinci to dissect and examine dead bodies! From 1514 to 1516, Leonardo lived in Rome and worked for Prince Giuliano the Magnificent who was the brother of Pope Leo X.From 1514 to 1516, Leonardo lived in Rome and worked for Prince Giuliano the Magnificent who was the brother of Pope Leo X. Leonardo was born in Vinci which is in Italy.Leonardo was born in Vinci which is in Italy.

6. The Last Supper Leonardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper between 1495 – 1498. He painted the picture on the Monks dining room wall at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan.

7. Mona Lisa A wealthy man from Florence called Francesco del Giocondo asked him to paint a portrait of his 26 year old wife, Mona Lisa!!! It has gone on to become one of the most successful portraits of all time! It was stolen on 21 st August 1911!!!