Notable Work
Nude Mona Lisa
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q954126 · wikidata
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Salaì
1480-01-01 – 1524-01-19
Life & Legacy
Gian Giacomo Caprotti da Oreno, better known as Salaì (1480 – 19 January 1524), was an Italian artist and pupil of Leonardo da Vinci from 1490 to 1518. Salaì entered Leonardo's household at the age of ten. Salaì created paintings under the name of Andrea Salaì. He was described as one of Leonardo's students and lifelong companion and servant and was the model for Leonardo's St. John the Baptist, Bacchus, and Angelo incarnato.
Occupation & Career
painter, inventor
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Nude Mona Lisa
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
Nude Mona Lisa
Verified Legacy Record
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q954126 — wikidata View source
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