The Death of Leonardo da Vinci
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres · 1818
Why it's great
The great artist Leonardo da Vinci lies on his deathbed in France, in the arms of the king, as friends look on. It's a legend, not a proven fact, but Ingres loved the story. The painting is a tribute to a genius. It reflects the great respect for artists in 1800s France.
🏛️ Part of history
The Renaissance (1400–1600) — Ingres imagines Leonardo, in his last days in France, dying in the arms of King Francis I, a picture of the friendship between artists and rulers.
Where to see it
📍 Petit PalaisParis, France
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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres was born in Montauban, in southern France, and trained under David in Paris. He spent many years in Italy and in the end died in Paris. He believed in the power of clean, elegant outlines and was a master of portraits. He was also a fine violin player, and the phrase 'Ingres's violin' came to mean a talented hobby.
