"Leonardo da Vinci" by Maurice W. Brockwell is a fascinating book that reveals to the reader the life and work of the outstanding Italian artist, inventor and thinker of the Renaissance - Leonardo da Vinci. The author fully illuminates the glorious life of da Vinci, talking about his unique talents, inventions, creativity and deep philosophical beliefs. The reader will feel how the aroma of Italian vineyards is combined with the monotonous tapping of a brush on the eternal problems of reflecting light and creating huge canvases. This book is an excellent companion for anyone interested in the work of Leonardo da Vinci and the Renaissance in general.