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Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest minds and artistic talents in mankind's history. He embodied the ideals of the quintessential "Renaissance Man" perfectly, a genius whose mind was always racing after some new idea, invention, or artistic creation. We remain fascinated by his works, and visitors flock constantly to view his notebooks, drawings, and paintings wherever they may be on exhibit. A currently running exhibit of his paintings at London's National Gallery sold out in record time, and visitors are left waiting hours hoping for the chance to score one of 500 daily tickets remaining for sale at the door.

Do you know someone who is a fan of Leonardo da Vinci and his works? Are you interested in learning more about Leonardo yourself? Then this guide is here to help you. I've collected links to many wonderful Leonardo da Vinci products, from art posters and prints to scholarly books and DVDs. You'll also find fun items such as dolls, action figures, games inspired by Leonardo and building kits. So why not explore the world of Leonardo and perhaps find that perfect gift for the Renaissance Man or Woman in your life?

Image: Self-portrait of Leonardo, courtesy Wikipedia

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About Leonardo da Vinci

A brief introduction to the early days of the Renaissance Man

Annunciation, believed to be Leonardo's first complete work

Leonardo was born April 15, 1452 in the town of Vinci, Italy, near Florence. He was the illegitimate son of the wealthy Messer Piero Fruosino di Antonio da Vinci and a peasant named Caterina. As such, he had no true surname, and the "da Vinci" applied to his name today simply means "Leonardo, (son) of (Mes)ser Piero from Vinci". Little is known of his early life except that he received an informal education in Latin, geometry and mathematics. In 1466, when he was fourteen, Leonardo became an apprentice to the artist Andrea di Cione, known as Verrocchio. Verrocchio's workshop was one of the finest in Florence at the time and it would have been there that Leonardo learned much about painting technique, drawing and other artistic skills. Legend has it that one of the earliest paintings clearly from Leonardo's hand is the angel to the far left in Verrocchio's "The Baptism of Christ". There is such a striking difference in technique and skill in that beautiful angel's face that, supposedly, Verrocchio "never painted again" after seeing what his apprentice could accomplish.

Learn more about Leonardo's life and work at Wikipedia.

Great Books on Leonardo da Vinci

Scholarly titles by some of the world's foremost Leonardo experts

There are countless books written on Leonardo da Vinci, trying to decipher his painting techniques, his life, his codices and drawings. What follows are just a few of the best titles written or edited by Martin Kemp, one of the world's leading historians and scholars of Leonardo.
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Collectible Leonardo da Vinci Art Books on eBay

Bid now for rare and out of print titles

Ebay is a great source for Leonardo da Vinci books, including rare titles that may be out of print or otherwise difficult to come by. Here are just a few current listings.
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Leonardo da Vinci Gifts for the True Collector

High-end Leonardo book sets, figurines and more

For the collector of Leonardo da Vinci works with high-end taste, or the gift giver with a large budget to spend, check out some of these listings from eBay. You never know what you might find, from some of the finest quality art books and collections in the world to rare prints, figurines, and other merchandise.
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Leonardo da Vinci DVDs

Learn about Leonardo through these videos and dvds

Besides scholarly books, one can learn about Leonardo through one of the many great video products investigating his life, his art, and his inventions.

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Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

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Da Vinci and the Code He Lived By (History Channel)

Da Vinci and the Code He Lived By (History Channel)

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Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

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The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

The Life of Leonardo Da Vinci

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Genius - Leonardo da Vinci (1999)

Genius - Leonardo da Vinci (1999)

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Leonardo da Vinci: The Universal Genius

Leonardo da Vinci: The Universal Genius

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Da Vinci & Mysteries of the Renaissance

Da Vinci & Mysteries of the Renaissance

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The Secret Life of Leonardo Davinci

The Secret Life of Leonardo Davinci

Who was Leonardo DaVinci? Artist? Inventor? Engine more...0 points

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La vita di Leonardo da Vinci (3 DVD)

La vita di Leonardo da Vinci (3 DVD)

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Ginevra's Story: Solving the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's first known portrait.

Ginevra's Story: Solving the mysteries of Leonardo da Vinci's first known portrait.

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Leonardo Da Vinci Art TV DVD

Leonardo Da Vinci Art TV DVD

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Just the Facts: Historical Icons: Leonardo Da Vinci

Just the Facts: Historical Icons: Leonardo Da Vinci

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Leonardo da Vinci Posters and Prints

Shop AllPosters for great da Vinci images

You can find some wonderful quality Leonardo da Vinci posters and art prints on AllPosters. Just click on any of the images that follow to check their prices, availability and dimensions.

Portrait of a Lady with An Ermine Mona Lisa Vitruvian Man Female Head (La Scapigliata), c.1508 Last Supper Portrait of a Lady from the Court of Milan, circa 1490-95 Annunciation, 1472-75 Self-Portrait, c.1515 St. John the Baptist, 1513-16 The Virgin and Child with Ss. Anne and John the Baptist, circa 1499 The Virgin of the Rocks (With the Infant St. John Adoring the Infant Christ) circa 1508 Virgin and Child with St.Anne, circa 1510

Leonardo da Vinci Posters and Prints on eBay

Bid now on a wide selection of Leonardo posters

You can find a lot of great Leonardo posters and prints on eBay, sometimes including collectible posters from museum exhibits.
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Leonardo da Vinci Action Figure

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Forget Spider Man, Batman or Wolverine - Leonardo was a REAL superhero! This Renaissance Man might not have had superpowers, but his curiosity and intelligence drove him to improve mankind's understanding of the world around us. So what could be better than adding a Leonardo da Vinci action figure to your collection of heroes?
Leonardo da Vinci Action Figure

Leonardo da Vinci Action Figure

Amazon Price: (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now
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Leonardo is fully posable and comes with a standing easel, a frame, and four paintings you can switch in and out of the frame to display. This is a fun gift item for Leonardo fans young and old.

Leonardo da Vinci Games

Great gifts for gaming enthusiasts

Know someone who loves Leonardo and likes to play board, card and puzzle games? Then here are some products worth checking out.
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Leonardo Da Vinci Jigsaw Puzzles

Recreate famous da Vinci images with these jigsaw puzzles!

You can build a da Vinci masterpiece in your own living room with one of these challenging jigsaw puzzles.
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Leonardo da Vinci Models and Kits

Build your own miniature da Vinci machines!

Leonardo's inventions and machines are almost as famous as his artistic works. Here, you can build miniature replicas of the famous war machines and devices found in Leonardo's drawings. These are fun learning tools for older children, as well as cool collectibles for adult enthusiasts of da Vinci.
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Leonardo Da Vinci Coloring Books and Copying Kits

Gifts for the budding artist

These coloring books and reproduction kits are great for young artists, as well as anyone who enjoys coloring and reproducing beautiful works of art.
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Adorable Leonardo da Vinci Plushy Doll

Part of "The Little Thinkers" Series

A cute and fun, soft doll that's great for da Vinci fans young and old. Approximately 12" tall, Leonardo is dressed "authentically" for his time and comes with an information label.
Little Thinkers Doll: Leonardo Da Vinci

Little Thinkers Doll: Leonardo Da Vinci

Amazon Price: $13.28 (as of 05/27/2012)Buy Now
List Price: $16.95

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Leonardo Da Vinci stocking stuffers on eBay

Inexpensive Leonardo items with current bids under $25

You never know what you'll find on eBay. From books to videos to posters and housewares, here are just a few Leonardo items currently up for auction.
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Ficiton Inspired by Leonardo da Vinci

The Leonardo da Vinci Mystery Series by Diane A. S. Stuckart

Even those da Vinci collectors who think they have everything written about the man may not have found these enjoyable historical mysteries. Explore the world of 15th Century Italy where here, Leonardo is not just an inventor and an artist but a crime solver. His trusty assistant Dino may have a few secrets of his own in these fun and engaging stories.
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Leonardo Clothing and Accessories

Wearable Leonardo art

These accessories and apparel items would make excellent gifts for a Leonardo enthusiast.
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Exploring the "Da Vinci Code"

Books for fans of Dan Brown's series

Of course, these days one can't mention Leonardo da Vinci without author Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code coming up. The worldwide success of this mystery book (and related titles "Angels and Demons" and "The Lost Symbol") has stirred up a great deal of controversy over what "secrets" might be hidden in Leonardo's work. But was it all just fiction and fantasy, or are there any truths behind the Code? The titles below examine these issues and would make for engaging reading for Da Vinci Code enthusiasts.
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News about Leonardo da Vinci

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What if Leonardo da Vinci designed the Large Hadron Collider?
Leonardo da Vinci may have been a forward-thinking engineer, but what if he had gotten into the particle physics game? CERN researcher Dr. Sergio Cittolin brought out his (not so) inner Renaissance Man with these illustrations of the Large Hadron ...
Whitaker Center set to open summerlong 'Leonardo da Vinci: Machines in Motion ...
By DAVID N. DUNKLE, The Patriot-News Leonardo da Vinci was perhaps history's greatest doodler, but he didn't idly sketch spider webs or lame-looking trees while day-dreaming about the pretty girl in his class. Enlarge DAN GLEITER, The Patriot-News The ...
Must see: Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist, Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace ...
We've had Leonardo the painter at the National Gallery. Now it is back to Da Vinci the scientist with a show of his drawings, an almost complete exhibition of the anatomical studies on which he spent a lifetime's observation.
Leonardo da Vinci show reveals anatomy of a genius
By Li-mei Hoang | LONDON (Reuters) - Leonardo da Vinci may be best known for painting the world's most enigmatic smile, but a new exhibition at Buckingham Palace explores the Italian Renaissance painter, sculptor, inventor and scientist's breathtaking ...
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  • jholland Apr 24, 2012 @ 8:47 pm | delete
    Leonardo rocks! Thanks for putting together this fun lens.
  • Michey Mar 9, 2012 @ 9:43 am | delete
    Great lens I feature in my Vatican lens, and pin and sending blessings
  • raphaelo Feb 22, 2012 @ 9:10 am | delete
    I love this lens.. dear lady sockii :) So wonderful gifts collection for Leonardo lovers. I can't thank you enough for your kindness to feature my lens here. Very deeply appreciated. 5 stars for you. Have wonderful times.. always :D
    PS: See you and this wonderful gift ideas lens on my drawing (da vinci) posters as my great featuring. Thank you so much again.. dear lady ;)
  • TrentAdamsCA Dec 20, 2011 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    An appealing selection of gifts and vivid background information. I especially like the action figure and the model kits.
  • Deadicated Dec 16, 2011 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    Had to Squid Like this one, great Leonardo Gift Lens, who knew there was so much merchandising for the master.
  • Serenia Dec 4, 2011 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    Excellent lens and some wonderful ideas here. I LOVE anything about Leonardo.the scientist and inventor.
  • WildFacesGallery Dec 1, 2011 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Okay I love the DaVinci doll and I don't even like dolls. You've compiled an excellent resource lens. Blessed.
  • sockii Dec 1, 2011 @ 6:10 pm | delete
    Thanks very much! I bought the doll for my sweetie last year as a surprise little gift and he loves it...it sits in a place of honor in his office (I really need to add a picture of it.) I'm not a big doll collector but I love really unique dolls and figurines.
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