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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Recto: The vessels of the upper leg. Verso: The nerves and arteries of the hand, and the pelvic vessels c.1508
Pen and ink over traces of black chalk | 18.9 x 14.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919025
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Recto: a drawing of the femur, the femoral vessels and the long saphenous vein; notes on the drawing. Verso: the blood vessels of the pelvis; a drawing showing the relation between the nerves and arteries of the left hand as seen from the palm; notes on the drawings.
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 over traces of black chalk
Measurements
18.9 x 14.1 cm (sheet of paper)
