Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomist

Explore 87 of the finest of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical studies

LEONARDO DA VINCI (VINCI 1452-AMBOISE 1519)

Recto: The skull sectioned. Verso: The cranium

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Traces of black chalk, pen and ink | 18.8 x 13.4 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919057

Recto: Two drawings of the skull seen from the left, the one below squared for proportion; notes on the drawings. Verso: Drawing of the right side of a skull; drawing of the right side of a skull, showing relation between the orbit and maxillary antrum; notes on the drawings

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