Discuss the Connection Between Leonardo da Vinci and Naturalism in His "Annunciation" and His Other Works

The features are not felt as part of the structure of the face, however are drawn on it. The face of the Madonna can be easily compared to the face of 'Ginevra de' Benci' or that of 'Mona Lisa' and we begin to see Leonardo's interest in this concept from almost the beginning of his career. So once again we see that Leonardo has mastered the techniques learned in Verrocchio's workshop and refurbishing upon them thus giving them a very personal detail to naturalism.
<Tab/>Although the 'Annunciation' has been in question of who actually painted it, it is commonly accredited to Leonardo. His desire to achieve naturalism can be seen in the examples suggested and also in many more, such as the angel's wings, the background, and the flowerbeds that are present in the painting. Within this naturalism, it is obviously seen the influences of Verrocchio and the time that Leonardo spent within his workshop. However, Leonardo was not just satisfied to master the same techniques of his master, he felt that a good painter should expand and develop new techniques. Leonardo continued throughout his life to progress upon Verrocchio's teachings and in my opinion far exceeded Verrocchio in many aspects.
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