Between 1510 and 1511, Leonardo da Vinci produced a detailed anatomical study of the shoulder and neck, focusing on their structure and superficial muscles. The work, now part of the Royal Collection, bears witness to Leonardo's profound interest in the science of the human body and his extraordinary powers of observation and representation. After passing from Francesco Melzi to Pompeo Leoni, it entered the English royal collection by 1690. This drawing is not only an artistic masterpiece but also a significant piece of scientific research that anticipates modern anatomy.
It was shown in the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man at the Queen's Gallery of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where contemporary medical technology was used to compare Leonardo's Renaissance insights with present-day scientific knowledge, highlighting his pioneering vision spanning art and science.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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