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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Two studies of a helmet with a face-shaped visor c.1485-90
Pen and ink | 6.0 x 10.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912590
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Two sketches of a man's head turned in profile to the right, wearing a helmet with raised visor, similar to that in RL 12588.
This fragment was cut (probably by Francesco Melzi) from larger sheets of studies by Leonardo. The helmet is a metal parade piece with hinged visor, rather than an ephemeral costume. Milan was a centre for the production of armour, and it is possible that Leonardo was simply jotting down a form that he had seen in use, rather than working on a design.
Text adapted from Leonardo da Vinci: the Divine and the GrotesqueProvenance
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
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6.0 x 10.2 cm (sheet of paper)
