Estudio General de Sevilla

The Estudio General de Sevilla is a university in Seville, Spain.

History

In May 1519, members of the local chapter of the Assassins visited the Estudio General de Sevilla as part of their search for the clues to the havens Leonardo da Vinci hid in the city. An Assassin elected to investigate the university, where they met with Ignatius of Loyola, one of the most eminent members of the university and a Brotherhood ally. The theologian listened to the Assassin's description of their quest and motivations and informed him of two artists living in Seville and frequenting the Estudio that may have known da Vinci. The Assassin then tracked down both Alonso Berruguete and Nicoluso Pisano. Berruguete, Michelangelo's pupil, revealed that he had traded letters with Leonardo through his master, since his big plan was to introduce Florentine painting to Spain, and he had been entrusted with half a tile. Pisano, who claimed to be responsible for introducing azulejos to the Iberian Peninsula, had been friends with Leonardo and was deeply saddened by his death. He had discussed the ceramic techniques required for crafting azulejos with da Vinci and had also been entrusted with a half tile. After recognizing da Vinci's prudence in dividing the clues among his allies in Seville, the Assassin received both halves from the artists.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: The Last Quest of Leonardo da Vinci