Leonardo da Vinci and the Pen That Drew the Future

Leonardo da Vinci united the arts and the sciences. On the one hand he was a painter and skilled draftsman, and on the other an inventor and tireless researcher. A legend in his own time, Leonardo was accused of witchcraft by others jealous of his skills. He was a prolific inventor, and many of his futuristic designs are still with us today, such as the contact lens and the armored vehicle. And his art, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, remain classics of Western civilization. Leonardo da Vinci and the Pen That Drew the Future is a fast-paced, entertaining biography of the greatest thinkers of the Renaissance. In addition to its lively story, it includes 200 illustrations, a glossary, and sidebars covering related topics, from portraiture to Christopher Columbus to the history of Florence and Milan.