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Recto: The heart, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys, with blood vessels, and notes. Verso: A figure in profile showing the position of the lungs, with notes c. 1508-10
Recto: Pen and ink over black chalk. Verso: Pen and ink | 27.5 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919112
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
Recto: The heart, lungs, liver, spleen and kidneys, with blood vessels, and notes. Verso: A figure in profile showing the position of the lungs, with notes c. 1508-10
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Recto: Drawing of the heart, lungs, liver, spleen & kidneys with blood vessels; drawing of the stomach; notes on the action of the heart; note on the flight of birds. Verso: A small drawing of a figure in profile to left, showing the position of the lungs; a note on the drawing
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 over black chalk. Verso: Pen and ink
Measurements
27.5 x 19.0 cm (sheet of paper)