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Part One: The Disciple of Experience

Season 1 Episode 1 | 1hr 56m 09s

Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.

Aired: 11/17/24 | Expires: 12/16/24
Corporate funding for LEONARDO da VINCI was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and by The Better Angels Society and by its individual members The Paul and Sandra Montrone Family; Stephen A. Schwarzman; Diane and Hal Brierley; Carol and Ned Spieker; Michael and Sandy Collins; Mario J. Gabelli; The Lynch Foundation; McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Cappy and Janie McGarr; and John and Leslie McQuown. Funding was also provided by Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha Darling; the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation; and the Robert and Mercedes Eichholz Foundation.
Extras
Leonardo da Vinci becomes more of a scientist with age and performs experiments to test theories.
Leonardo da Vinci’s study of human anatomy combine scientific exploration with expert artistry.
Leonardo da Vinci spends 14 years working on the Mona Lisa, the culmination of all his knowledge.
Da Vinci’s The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne showcases his scientific and artistic knowledge.
At age 50, Leonardo da Vinci comes up with his best military invention yet – the aerial map.
Leonardo da Vinci explores one of humankind’s most curious and innovative minds. Premieres Nov. 18.
Leonardo da Vinci studied anatomy to gain a deeper knowledge of how the body worked.
In the early 1490s, Leonardo da Vinci tackled his most ambitious work yet – The Last Supper.
Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks provide unique insight into his mind, knowledge and discoveries.
Leonardo da Vinci paints The Virgin on the Rocks and the portrait Lady with an Ermine.
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