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Which part of Verrocchio’s Baptism of Christ is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci?

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Self-portrait of Leonardo da Vinci drawn in red chalk, showing an elderly man with long hair and a flowing beard, with a serious, contemplative expression. — Leonardo da Vinci Self-portrait, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1517–18; in the Royal Library, Turin, Italy.

In the Baptism of Christ (c. 1470–75) by Andrea del Verrocchio, Leonardo da Vinci is credited with painting one of the two angels and a portion of the distant landscape.123

Leonardo’s contributions are noted for their technical and stylistic sophistication:
* The Angel: Leonardo endowed the figure with natural movement, a relaxed demeanor, and an enigmatic glance that acknowledges its surroundings while remaining inwardly directed.1
* The Landscape: He depicted the background forms in a hazy, atmospheric fashion, as if viewed through a veil of mist, demonstrating his early interest in what he termed "nature experienced".1

These contributions are widely cited by scholars as evidence of Leonardo’s precocious talent and his ability to surpass the stylistic conventions of his teacher’s workshop.13