Leonardo da Vinci was a renowned Italian polymath of the Renaissance period, celebrated for his contributions to art, science, and engineering. Born in 1452 in Vinci, he is best known for masterpieces such as "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa." Da Vinci displayed an insatiable curiosity and inventive imagination, delving into anatomy, flight, and various scientific fields. His notebooks reveal detailed studies and visionary ideas, many of which were ahead of his time.