Artists who died on May 2

Take a focused look at the artists who passed away on May 2. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1519 Leonardo da Vinci

  Leonardo da Vinci was an Italian polymath of the Renaissance era, renowned as a painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, scientist, and inventor. He is most famous for his masterpieces "Mona Lisa" and "The Last Supper," as well as his extensive notebooks filled with studies on anatomy, engineering, optics, and nature. Da Vinci's contributions spanned both the arts and sciences, influencing countless … [bio]