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Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Studies of hands c.1480

Metalpoint, much faded, on pink prepared paper | 27.6 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912615

Studies of hands

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Studies of hands c.1480

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Studies of hands

Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Studies of hands c.1480

UV ©

Description

Eight half-effaced studies of hands, connected with the painting of the Adoration in the Uffizi

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
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
(artist)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page Charles II, King of Great Britain (1630-85)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Metalpoint, much faded, on pink prepared paper

pink prepared paper, metalpoint

Measurements

27.6 x 18.4 cm (sheet of paper)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Medical sciences
Anatomy
Human anatomy
Hands (human)
Religion & Theology
Religions and faiths
Christianity
Life of Christ
Infancy of Christ
Adoration of the Magi
References

Other number(s)

RL 12615

P(L) : Pedretti, C., The Drawings and Misc Papers of Leonardo da Vinci in the Collection of HM The Queen at Windsor Castle, Vol. I (1982): Landscapes, Plants and Water Studies. Vol. II (1987): Horses and Other Animals [Vols III and IV were not published] – P(L) 166

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