Leonardo da Vinci

 Leonardo da Vinci

This painting is supposedly a replication of what he'll look like in his future years. He is said to be the most legendary artist of all times. He was not only a painter but a sculpture, architect and scientific and investigator. He had many myth's, legends and rumors about his possible homosexuality. Leonardo's painting relates to line as he draws with individual strokes for each strand of his beard. He uses this element to create a different aspect. Shape intertwines with his paintings in the way that he is very particular on how he defines his personal appearance. Texture is formed by the singular drawn hairs and wrinkles upon his face. He implied this element to his art work with great detail. This artwork shows value with the different shades and amount of pressure placed in different areas of the portrait. In the areas he feels he would have more hair than others shows, including below his lower lip. His eyes are shadowed by his thick eyebrows giving a dark vibe.The majority of the canvas is covered so the painting has little negative space but with minimal colour it contributes to the negativity.