Leonardo Paintings and Drawings: 24 Cards (Dover Postcards) - Softcover

Leonardo Da Vinci

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486439569 ISBN 13: 9780486439563

Publisher: Dover Publications, 2004

Synopsis

The genius of Leonardo da Vinci on display in 24 of his greatest works of art! One of the world's greatest artists, Leonardo da Vinci possessed amazing powers of observation and skill that enabled him to re-create what he saw with astounding accuracy. Surprisingly, he completed only a few paintings, but even his sketches were marvelous works of art. Twenty-four of his finest paintings and drawings are included here, among them such famous works as the Portrait of Lisa del Giocondo (Mona Lisa), St. John the Baptist, Old Man and Youth, and twenty-one other masterpieces.
Art-loving friends and relatives will be delighted to receive these lovely card — which can also be framed, used as bookmarks, or added to a personal collection.

About this title

About the Author:

One of the great geniuses of Western civilization, Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) is the true Renaissance man. In addition to his abundant artistic skills, he was a visionary scientist and mechanical engineer who theorized the development of flying machines and solar power.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0486439569
• ISBN 13: 9780486439563
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 16