King of France from 1515 to 1547 (1494-1547)

Leonardo da Vinci on his deathbed, at Cloux in 1519, with François I and members of the royal household in attendance. Engraving by Ch. Preisel after J. Schrader.

Leonardo da Vinci on his deathbed, at Cloux in 1519, with François I and members of the royal household in attendance. Mezzotint by J. Scott, 1845, after W. Fisk.

1 print : mezzotint, with engraving ; image 47.5 x 60.4 cm

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Leonardo da Vinci on his deathbed, at Cloux in 1519, with François I and members of the royal household in attendance. Mezzotint by J. Scott, 1845, after W. Fisk.

Leonardo da Vinci on his deathbed, at Cloux in 1519, with François I and members of the royal household in attendance. Engraving by Ch. Preisel after J. Schrader.