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Engraving of Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci will featuire on the new 100 euro banknotes

Da Vinci will be face on one of new euro banknotes

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The European Central Bank (ECB) will soon include Leonardo da Vinci on one of its redesigned euro banknotes. The Renaissance figure will feature on the new 100-euro note.

On this day in history: Death of Leonardo da Vinci

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, in Anchiano near Vinci, Republic of Florence (Italy), passed away on May 2, 1519, in Cloux (now Clos-Lucé), France. He remains an icon of the Renaissance era.

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da Vinci sketch may return to Italy

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A sketch attributed to Leonardo da Vinci could end up at auction, and return to Italy. The Italian culture ministry said Monday it would bid for the work if authenticated as a da Vinci sketch.

The Battle of the Frescoes – da Vinci v Michelangelo

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

In the 1560s, Giorgio Vasari redecorated the Council Hall of the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. In doing so he replaced what survived of the most ambitious public art commission of the Renaissance. A battle of frescoes involving the two legends of art at the time – Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.