Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned 15th-16th century Italian polymath known for his work as a painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer. Some of his most famous works include the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Vitruvian Man. Da Vinci was born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy and died in 1519 at the age of 67 in Amboise, France. He made significant contributions across multiple fields including art, science, and mathematics.