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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Recto: Studies of the nerves and muscles, the heart, and optics. Verso: Blood flow through the aortic valve c.1512-13
Recto: Pen and ink. Verso: Pen and ink, over some black chalk | 30.7 x 43.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919116
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Recto: Diagrams of semilunar valves of the heart; streaming & expulsion of blood from the heart; notes on the action of the nerves & muscles in general & those of the heart in particular. Verso: Studies of the movement of the blood, with notes on the action of the heart & diagrams of the valves. (These drawings, along with 919117 form one large sheet)
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
Recto: Pen and ink. Verso: Pen and ink, over some black chalk
Measurements
30.7 x 43.8 cm (sheet of paper)
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