What Was Leonardo's Name?

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Workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio (Italian 1435-1488). Tobias and the Angel, 1470-60. Egg tempera on poplar. 84.4 x 66.2 cm.

Here we see Tobias and the Angel (1470-60), as it came out of the workshop of Leonardo's master, Andrea del Verrocchio. Rumor has it that the model for the splendid looking young man on our right is none other than a juvenile Leonardo, himself. Leonardo, as an apprentice, is also thought to have had a hand in executing this tempera on poplar work.

You'll note that the word "Leonardo" was just used three times in reference to an artist. At no time was there mention of "Da Vinci." To get the facts on this man's real name, please see this page.

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