Leonardo da Vinci was born in 1452 in Vinci, Italy. He had no surname and was known as Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, meaning "Leonardo, son of Messer Piero from Vinci". Leonardo was a polymath who excelled in various fields including painting, sculpture, architecture, science, mathematics, engineering, and more. Some of his most famous works include the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Lady with an Ermine. Many of Leonardo's innovative techniques and understanding of subjects like anatomy, light, and engineering formed the basis for modern understanding and practice in these areas. However, Leonardo was not recognized for his accomplishments during his lifetime,