da Vinci
Americannoun
noun
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While Leonardo da Vinci struggled to finish his projects, and Michelangelo tended to focus obsessively on the same themes, Raphael completed an astonishing number and variety of commissions in his short life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Leonardo da Vinci would have recognized a kindred spirit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
The company expects da Vinci procedure growth to slow to between 13% and 15% in 2026, despite new FDA approvals for cardiac procedures.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
The most expensive artwork ever sold at auction was Salvator Mundi, attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, which sold in 2017 for $450.3m.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
I remember when I had ideas about eternal greatness, when I wanted to be Leonardo da Vinci.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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