The idea that King Francis I held his dying friend Leonardo da Vinci in his arms is a famous legend that became popular primarily through paintings from the 18th and 19th century. However, historically speaking, the king was not present in Amboise at the time of Leonardo's death, illustration, reproduction from a 19th-century model. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of submission unknown, historical
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The idea that King Francis I held his dying friend Leonardo da Vinci in his arms is a famous legend that became popular primarily through paintings from the 18th and 19th century. However, historically speaking, the king was not present in Amboise at the time of Leonardo's death, illustration, reproduction from a 19th-century model. Authentic, file restored for optimal use, exact date of submission unknown, historical

Date

Jan 27, 2026

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Photo12/imageBROKER/Sunny Celeste

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BRK26B84_302

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No

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Royalty free

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68.4Mb (8.9Mb) / 18.6in x 14.3in / 5575 x 4288 (300dpi)

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