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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

The torso of the Christ child c.1508-10

Red chalk, and traces of white chalk, on pale red prepared paper | 12.0 x 14.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912538

The torso of the Christ child

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

The torso of the Christ child c.1508-10

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Description

A study of a nude torso, the body turned to the right, and the arms stretched downwards. The head is very slightly indicated, as though looking back. The pose is exactly that of the Child in the Madonna and Child with St Anne and a lamb, now in the Louvre.

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
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles II, King of Great Britain (1630-85)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Saint Anne
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Red chalk, and traces of white chalk, on pale red prepared paper

red chalk, white chalk, pale red prepared paper

Measurements

12.0 x 14.3 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Life of Christ
Infancy of Christ
Christ Child
Devotional Images of Christ
Virgin & Child
Virgin & Child with Saints
References

Other number(s)

RL 12538

P(L) : Pedretti, C., The Drawings and Misc Papers of Leonardo da Vinci in the Collection of HM The Queen at Windsor Castle, Vol. I (1982): Landscapes, Plants and Water Studies. Vol. II (1987): Horses and Other Animals [Vols III and IV were not published] – P(L) 298

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