Desk and portrait of François I, King of France (c. 1539) painted by Titian. Chateau de Chambord, Loire Valley, The bellicose François, a gre

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Desk and portrait of François I, King of France (c. 1539) painted by Titian. Chateau de Chambord, Loire Valley, The bellicose François, a great patron of the arts who wanted only the best for his many castles, imported leading artisans and artists from Italy, cradle of the Renaissance, to work on them. Among them was Leonardo, who did not directly contribute to Chambord but whose urban planning and architectural sketches, and discussions with François may well have provided inspiration for many aspects of the château’s design.

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Photo credit: © Michal Sikorski / Alamy / Afripics
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