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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Recto: Studies of the internal organs and great vessels. Verso: A sketch of a tall, draped female figure, and other studies c.1511-13
Pen and ink | 27.3 x 20.1 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919069
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Recto: Studies of the internal organs and great vessels. Verso: A sketch of a tall, draped female figure, and other studies c.1511-13
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Recto: 3 diagrams of the thoracic & abdominal organs, 2 include the urinary system; sketch of foetal liver & umbilical vessels; the heart & lungs; the superficial muscles of the neck; notes. Verso: Drawing of a disproportionally tall draped figure, apparently female; 2 rectangles; a woman's face; a man standing with lefs apart; 2 geometrical drawings of cubes; upper part of full face
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
27.3 x 20.1 cm (sheet of paper)
