Personal life of Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci left thousands of pages of writing and drawings, but rarely referred to his personal life. This limited evidence, along with mythologized anecdotes, has led to continuing speculation. His relationships, philosophy, religion, vegetarianism, left-handedness and appearance have attracted interest. Modern accounts of his character and intimate behaviour draw on records, biographies, journals, artworks, associates and contemporary commentary.

Subject

Personal life of Leonardo da Vinci

Source material

Records, biographies, journals, artworks and commentary

Reason for uncertainty

Leonardo rarely mentioned his personal life