2. Leonardo da Vinci April 15, 1452- May 2, 1519 One of the greatest artist of all time.

3. Mona Lisa Known as the best known work of art in the world Known as the best known work of art in the world Displayed in the Louvre in Paris Displayed in the Louvre in Paris There is a great mystery surrounding her identity There is a great mystery surrounding her identity This painting was once stolen This painting was once stolen

4. The Last Supper Most famous painting of the 1490s Most famous painting of the 1490s It shows the moment when Jesus said It shows the moment when Jesus said “One of you will betray me.” It deteriorated quickly It deteriorated quickly

5. Leonardo da Vinci wrote in code. Some people say he did this so no one would use his ideas as their own. His code consisted of writing backwards, in Latin, and in his own shorthand. examples: examples:

6. Leonardo as an Artist We believe that Leonardo da Vinci was best at being an artist. His art allowed him to be able to express his ideas in a way that could be understood. His art proved/helped him to be one of the most diversely talented people to have ever lived.