Leonardo. Génius a rebel - Historický román o umělci mnoha talentů – Polidoro Massimo (2021)

At the dawn of the sixteenth century, Italy is divided into countless quarreling kingdoms. Among them wanders a bizarre and fascinating figure: a painter and sculptor who, like no other, manages to capture the soul of his subjects in his work. He is an architect capable of building wonders that are not only astonishingly beautiful but also so daring that they surpass all imagination. He constructs war machines that seem to come from a distant future. He is a scientist who wants to explore the mechanisms of every cosmic phenomenon: the movement of planets, air, and water, the flight of birds, the human body. There is no discipline in which he does not demonstrate unparalleled craftsmanship and superhuman skill. His name is Leonardo da Vinci. Legends, myths, and fantastic stories will arise around his name. Yet, many puzzles and uncharted periods still exist in his life. A time machine or the testimony of an eyewitness would be needed to finally illuminate the mystery of who is today the most significant representative of the Renaissance for us. Massimo Polidoro's amazing and fascinating book is just that: through the memories (even if imaginary) of Francesco Melzi, who was a friend and favorite student of the master for years, the author takes us on...