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Rai Gulp airs 'Leo da Vinci' animated series about young Leonardo

digital · 2026-04-27

While Rai 1's live-action series 'Leonardo' sparks debate over fictional elements, Rai Gulp has been airing an animated series 'Leo da Vinci' directed by Sergio Manfio. The show follows a 15-year-old Leonardo arriving in Florence in 1467 with friend Lollo to work in Verrocchio's workshop. It features young Lorenzo de' Medici and Lisa, a friend who helps Leo solve problems. The series is produced by Gruppo Alcuni, co-produced with Rai Ragazzi (Italy), HR and KIKA (Germany), Cosmos-Maya (India), and All Rights Entertainment (France). A related film 'Leo da Vinci – Missione Monna Lisa' (2018) involves Leo, Lisa, and friends searching for treasure in Tuscany and Elba, using Leo's inventions like a diving suit to outwit pirates.

Key facts

  • Rai Gulp airs 'Leo da Vinci' animated series about a young Leonardo da Vinci.
  • The series is directed by Sergio Manfio.
  • It follows a 15-year-old Leonardo arriving in Florence in 1467.
  • He works in Verrocchio's workshop as an apprentice painter.
  • The series features young Lorenzo de' Medici and a friend named Lisa.
  • Produced by Gruppo Alcuni, co-produced with Rai Ragazzi, HR, KIKA, Cosmos-Maya, and All Rights Entertainment.
  • A related film 'Leo da Vinci – Missione Monna Lisa' was released in 2018.
  • The film involves a treasure hunt in Tuscany and Elba using Leo's inventions.

Entities

Artists

  • Leonardo da Vinci
  • Sergio Manfio
  • Frank Spotnitz
  • Steve Thompson
  • Dan Percival
  • Alexis Sweet
  • Verrocchio
  • Lorenzo de' Medici
  • Caterina da Cremona
  • Copernico

Institutions

  • Rai 1
  • Rai Gulp
  • Rai Ragazzi
  • Gruppo Alcuni
  • HR
  • KIKA
  • Cosmos-Maya
  • All Rights Entertainment
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Florence
  • Italy
  • Germany
  • India
  • France
  • Tuscany
  • Elba

Sources