The Renaissance
Leonardo da Vinci was portrayed by Vasari as an extremely brilliant and talented guy. He mentioned Leonardo's extraordinary talent for painting, his creative technical solutions, and his intense natural curiosity. Leonardo's greatest pieces, such as The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, were emphasized by Vasari, who praised their minute detail and nuanced emotional content. In his remarks, he also discussed Leonardo's character, calling him a man of great moral character and intelligence. Leonardo is portrayed by Vasari as a true Renaissance man who was a multi-talented artist who was always expanding the frontiers of knowledge. Leonardo seemed to be such a perfectionist- to the point where he wouldn’t finish most of his artwork because he felt that he couldn't possibly capture the beauty or fine detail of the image in his artwork. Machiavelli believed that the best approach to establishing a republic is to have a virtuous leader who prioritizes the welfare of the people
