Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters.

Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to.

Only thirteen paintings are known to be his - as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganised notebook pages.

Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time - Italy during the Renaissance.