Andrea del Verrocchio: Teacher of Leonardo
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1h 4m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Leonardo entered the workshop of Florence’s most celebrated sculptor, Andrea Del Verrocchio, in 1467, sat the age of 15. He would remain part of Verrocchio’s household even after becoming an independent professional artist five years later. Join Dr. Rocky for this webinar where he will examine Leonardo’s contemporary artistic environment, his formative years as an apprentice, and the influence of his master on his work.
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