Da Vinci Collection (#19)

Ventricles of the heart, c1505
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Ventricles of the heart, c1505

Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, 1489, of the human skull
LEONARDO: SKULL, 1489. Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, 1489, of the human skull

(1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist
LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. Composite of drawings, including self-portrait

Helicopter flying machine, artwork
Helicopter flying machine. Computer artwork of a helicopter based on drawings by Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Pen and ink studies by Leonardo da Vinci, c1512, of an ox heart
LEONARDO: ANATOMY, c1512. Pen and ink studies by Leonardo da Vinci, c1512, of an ox heart

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. Steel engraving, English, 1835, after a self-portrait

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Italian artist and inventor. The death of Leonardo da Vinci. Copper engraving, English, 1782

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. Steel engraving, English, 1835

Furnace designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16thC
Da Vincis furnace. Engraving of the furnace designed by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Used for distillation, the furnace has two stills (at upper left and upper right) upon it

Body anatomy

Da Vincis underwater breathing apparatus. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) of his design for a snorkel-like breathing tube

E-mail. Computer artwork of an @ (at) sign with a human figure. @ is used in all e-mail addresses. The figure is a drawing of limb movements by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Wild Fire private spacecraft, art
Wild Fire Mk VI spacecraft separating above the Earth, computer artwork. This spacecraft, part of the Golden PalaceSpace Program Powered by the da Vinci Project

Human intelligence. Conceptual artwork representing human intelligence. It has a human brain as the nucleus (centre) of an atom, surrounded by electron orbitals (pink)

Leonardo da Vinci artwork. Judass head artwork by the Italian artist, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452- 1519)

Leonardo Da Vinci
Coloured portrait of Leonardo da Vinci, the Italian artist, born 1452 & died in 1519. In addition to his artistic contribution, da Vinci is known for his inventions & scientific ideas

Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist & inventor
Portrait of Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) Italian painter, sculptor, architect and engineer. Leonardos most famous works of art are the Last Supper (1498)

DNA and human body. Conceptual computer artwork of a man wrapped in a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) double helix, representing the instructions encoded by DNA

Artwork of male figure with genetic sequence
Human genome. Computer illustration representing the human genome, showing a historical drawing of a man by Leonardo da Vinci, seen with a DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) genetic sequence (blue)

Sketches of labourers at work

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Statue of Leonardo da Vinci outside the Uffizi Gallery, Florence. Italian artist and inventor Leonardo is most famous for his works of art, such as the Last Supper (1498) and the Mona Lisa (1504)

Leonardo-analysis of multiple shadows
The diagram of c.1492 shows two large light sources of differing intensities close to two smaller objects. This diffuse lighting creates two shadows with ill-defined edges, one darker than the other

Drawings of a child
Preparatory sketches of a child, by Leonardo da Vinci, for his painting " Virgin and Child with St. Anne". Chalk on paper dating from the early 16th century

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. Red chalk drawing by School of Leonardo

MYTHOLOGY: MEDUSA. Painting of the head of Medusa attributed to Leonardo da Vinci

PART2A-00063
Leonardo da Vincis backward handwriting on his design for a lamp using a globe filled with water. 19th-century woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

History
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"Unveiling the Genius: Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpieces and Unparalleled Curiosity" Step into the captivating world of Leonardo da Vinci, a visionary artist, inventor, and scientist whose brilliance continues to inspire generations. From his intriguing studies to his iconic artworks, da Vinci's multifaceted genius knows no bounds. In "Head of a Bear, " created around 1480, da Vinci showcases his mastery in capturing intricate details with precision and finesse. The intensity in the bear's gaze draws us into its wild spirit. Leonardo da Vinci himself remains an enigma as we explore his self-portrait from 1490. This rare glimpse allows us to witness the face behind countless masterpieces – a man driven by insatiable curiosity and boundless creativity. Delving deeper into his scientific pursuits, we encounter "Studies of an ox heart. " Through pen and ink drawings dating back to 1512, da Vinci unravels the mysteries of anatomy with meticulous accuracy that still astounds modern scholars. "The Last Supper, " immortalized through Raphael Morghen and Teodoro Matteini's interpretation in 1800, pays homage to one of da Vinci's most renowned works. Its profound symbolism resonates across time as it captures both human emotion and divine presence. Amongst portraits that grace history is "Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani. " Painted circa 1490, this masterpiece reveals not only her elegance but also Lady with an Ermine symbolizes purity amidst power - a testament to Leonardo's ability to capture inner essence on canvas, not limited by earthly constraints; he dared to dream beyond imagination. His design for a flying machine wing operated by springs demonstrates his relentless pursuit of innovation even centuries ahead of its time. Peering into another realm altogether are pen-and-ink studies from c1510 depicting human fetuses. These anatomical explorations reveal Leonardo Da Vinci’s deep fascination with life's beginnings and his desire to unravel the mysteries of creation.