The Genius of Leonardo 1. He was the illegitimate son of a Florentine lawyer and property owner. His artistic bent obviously appeared at an early age for when he was 15, he was apprenticed to the painter Verrocchio. In 1472 he was accepted in the painters' guild in Florence, where he remained until 1481. 2. And among his early drawings were many sketches of mechanical apparatus and weapons, evidence of his interest in, and knowledge of things mechanical. 3. His artistic achievements in Milan rea
Answer (1)
Leonardo da Vinci, although born illegitimate, showed artistic and mechanical talent at a young age. He trained under Verrocchio and joined the painters' guild in Florence. His early works include both artistic pieces and technical sketches, showing his deep curiosity about machines and anatomy. This makes him not just an artist but also a scientist and inventor.
