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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
A view of the Adda river valley c.1511-13
Pen and ink | 10.0 x 14.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912399
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
A view of the Adda river valley c.1511-13
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A drawing of a landscape featuring, to the right, a low-lying river with a man in a boat crossing to the left bank. Beyond this is another river on a higher level with a man in a rowing boat in the foreground, and a mill and a bridge in the background. Above this is a rocky hill with trees, some houses and a ruin.
Provenance
Bequeathed to Francesco Melzi; from whose heirs purchased by Pompeo Leoni, c.1582-90; Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, by 1630; Probably acquired by Charles II; Royal Collection by 1690
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Medium and techniques
Pen and ink
Measurements
10.0 x 14.7 cm (sheet of paper)
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