Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci are world renowned artists known primarily for their work during the Renaissance. As well as artists, Michelangelo and Da Vinci both had many other talents in different fields, including science, mathematics, and theology (Burckhardt 292). Michelangelo and Da Vinci were both prime examples of the “Renaissance Man” due to their impeccable ability to flourish in the arts, academics and improvements of technology.
Da Vinci proved his sustainability of the title “Renaissance Man” through his expression of the arts. One major creative contribution Leonardo Da Vinci made to the Renaissance was his painting, The Last Supper. Created late 1440’s, The Last Supper depicts Jesus and the Apostles
Tresser 2 breaking bread before his crucifixion. In the Making of this masterpiece, Da Vinci created new painting techniques. He did not use the common technique of fresco painting, which is the application of a water-based pigment onto a