Francis I brings Leonardo to France
1516 AD invited
Benvenuto Cellini wrote that king Francis I gave Leonardo da Vinci a pension of 700 gold ecus, as well as buying his artwork allowing him to live and work in the Clos Lucé. Leonardo da Vinci was appointed ‘The first painter, engineer and architect of the King’. Leonardo da Vinci was enthusiastic and productive during his years at the Clos Lucé.
Subjects Who or What invited?
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Francis I of France (François, Francoys) King of France 1515 – ...
Objects To Whom or What was invited?
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Leonardo da Vinci (Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci) Italian Renaissance arti...
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