The end of Leonardo's life

From September of 1513 to 1516, Leonardo spent most of his time in the Vatican in Rome where the famous painters, Raphael and Michelangelo were active at this time. Leonardo was commissioned, for Francis I of France who recaptured Milan, to make a mechanical lion which could walk forward then open its chest to reveal a cluster of lilies. In 1516 Leonardo lived in a castle next to the king, receiving a very generous pension. In France Leonardo didn't paint very much anymore, but he did make hydrological studies. It was said everywhere he went the famous, Mona Lisa, was carried in a baggage with him. By the very end of his life it was said Francis I became a very close friend os his and that the King (Francis) held Leonardo’s head in his arms as he died. Being 67 years old, Leonardo died in May 2, 1519 in Amboise.