Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci grows up in a Tuscan village surrounded by nature, then moves to Florence, where the Renaissance is in full bloom, to apprentice as an artist and craftsman. He shows extraordinary talent but at times struggles to finish commissions. Later, in Milan, he joins Duke Sforza’s court, begins writing treatises, and paints a monumental fresco depicting the Last Supper.

Miniseries

S1 • E1

EP 2 ★ 8.0 ⏱ 106 min

Painter-God

Leonardo works as a military engineer, designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pens treatises on a vast array of subjects, all while seeking the perfect patron. In Florence, Milan, Rome and finally France, he pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.

Miniseries

S1 • E2

Overview

This two-part, four-hour documentary delves into the world of a 15th-century art titan and unravels his journey while shedding light on his lasting impact on future generations.

First Air Date

2024-11-18

Last Air Date

2024-11-19

Language

English

Network

PBS

Credits

Buddy Squires — Director of Photography

David McMahon — Director

Ken Burns — Director

Sarah Burns — Director

K.A. Miille — Editor

Woody Richman — Editor

Ken Burns — Executive Producer

David McMahon — Producer

Sarah Burns — Producer

Tim McAleer — Producer

Caroline Shaw — Original Music Composer

David McMahon — Writer