North Wing - Leonardo
This area contains drawings and sketches by Leonardo da Vinci.
Larger jpeg views are available by clicking on the "postage stamp"
images.
Study of a Woman's Hands
London, Royal Coll. of Windsor
This study is remarkable in the amount of life it brings to a simple
drawing. The image may have been a source of inspiration for Escher's
famous drawing of a hand drawing another hand; there has also been
unsubstantiated speculation that this may have served as a study for hands
in the the Mona Lisa. This seems unlikely, but the sketch is striking.
Drawing of a Woman's Torso
Milan, Ambrosiana - Anatomical Notebooks
This characteristic anatomical drawing shows attention to detail and copious
notes.
Drawing of the Torso and the Arms
Milan, Ambrosiana - Anatomical Notebooks
Again, a typical da Vinci anatomical sketch, with close attention to detail
and copious notes on all sides of the drawing.
Drawing of the Heart and its Blood Vessels
Milan, Ambrosiana - Anatomical Notebooks
Detailed drawing of the heart, notes, and accurate details that most
likely are the product of Leonardo's dissections of animals and
human bodies.
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