Leonardo Da Vinci by Charles Nicholl

Flights of the Mind

611 pages, Hardcover

241 x 160 x 41mm (L x W x T)

Condition: Good (Has very small/minor signs of wear). There no markings, inscriptions or signatures of any kind, pages are clean and vibrant.

Genres: Biography / Nonfiction / History / Art / Biography Memoir / Art History / Science

Imagine stepping into the vibrant, tumultuous world of Renaissance Italy, where genius sparked and secrets simmered. For five centuries, Leonardo da Vinci has remained an enigma, a figure of unparalleled brilliance. Now, unlock the mysteries of this extraordinary man in a biography that breathes life into his legend.

Charles Nicholl, a master storyteller, invites you on an intimate journey into Leonardo's world, a world of dazzling creativity and perilous intrigue. Through his own fresh translations of Leonardo's notebooks and newly unearthed accounts, Nicholl reveals the very essence of the artist's mind, the raw, visceral impressions that fueled his art.

Witness Leonardo's journey, from his shadowed childhood as an illegitimate son to his apprenticeship in the vibrant heart of Medici Florence. Explore his groundbreaking achievements across countless disciplines, and finally, dare to delve into the tantalizing mysteries that have captivated generations: his hidden desires, the true face behind the Mona Lisa's smile, and the dreams of flight that consumed him.

With irresistible charm and a touch of magic, Nicholl guides you through the bustling studios of Florence and the opulent palaces of the powerful Medici, Sforza, and Borgia families. Prepare to be utterly captivated by the most elusive and dazzling artist of all time, in a biography that is as illuminating as it is enthralling.