Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso...all famous painters notorious for evoking emotion with their paintings. ... Leonardo da Vinci was born an illegitimate child, and when his father died, he was left with nothing. ... (Brooks, pg 7) Da Vinci studied the anatomy, and he used dead bodies for his research. ... Da Vinci's most famous artwork of all time is the famous "Mona Lisa." ... Da Vinci's trademark realism and sense of humility has captivated audiences and art lovers of all sorts throughout history. ...

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