Leonardo da Vinci
Known for his masterpieces such as The Last Supper, The Vitruvian Man, and Mona Lisa, Renaissance inventor, artist, and architect Leonardo da Vinci was characterised by his skill and intelligence across multiple disciplines, epitomising a spirit of artistic and scientific inventiveness that would be lauded centuries later. Da Vinci’s objective and faithful renditions of human anatomy, meticulous attention to detail, and intricate complexity set a standard distinctive to the Renaissance age.