The Battle of Anghiari (1503) by Leonardo da Vinci
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"The Battle of Anghiari" is a monumental and unfinished artwork by Leonardo da Vinci, commissioned by the government of Florence in 1503. The painting was intended to depict the historic Battle of Anghiari, which took place in 1440 and saw the Florentine republic victorious over Milan. Unfortunately, the mural was left incomplete, and today, only preparatory sketches and copies by other artists provide a glimpse of da Vinci's intended vision.
The Battle of Anghiari (1503) by Leonardo da Vinci
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"The Battle of Anghiari" is a monumental and unfinished artwork by Leonardo da Vinci, commissioned by the government of Florence in 1503. The painting was intended to depict the historic Battle of Anghiari, which took place in 1440 and saw the Florentine republic victorious over Milan. Unfortunately, the mural was left incomplete, and today, only preparatory sketches and copies by other artists provide a glimpse of da Vinci's intended vision.