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 muscles of the back and arm. Verso: Studies of the intercostal muscles
c.1508Recto: Pen and ink over black chalk. Verso: Pen and ink | 18.9 x 13.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 919044
Recto: a study of a torso of a man, seen from behind, with the muscles strongly marked; on the left is a similar study, but only the right half of the body and the right arm are shown; notes on the drawings. Verso: three studies of the neck and thorax, showing the ribs, the internal intercostal muscles in one, and the external intercostals in two; with notes on the drawings.