Leonardo painted the Virgin of the Rocks, and it is said this work is a masterpiece in expressing emotional states. He modeled the figures with light and shadow-- a technique he learned from earlier works. Which 15ᵗʰ century Italian artist would have influenced Leonardo?

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Masaccio is known for his use of light and shadow to create the illusion of depth and volume in his figures, which is a technique that Leonardo also used in his paintings. Piero della Francesca was known for his use of perspective, Fra Angelico for his religious subjects and use of bright colors, and Gentile da Fabriano for his ornate and decorative style.

Leonardo Painted the Virgin of the Rocks, and It Is