The drawing depicts an assault chariot designed by Leonardo da Vinci, equipped with scythe-like side blades, conceived as a war machine. The careful composition and graphic clarity suggest it was intended to impress a patron, perhaps Ludovico il Moro, to whom Leonardo presented himself as an engineer and military architect. More than a detailed technical project, the image appears to be a demonstration of Leonardo's ingenuity and artistic skill, intended to highlight the visual power of his inventions.
It is uncertain whether the chariot represents an original idea or an adaptation of the scythe-bearing chariots described in classical texts known to the artist. In any case, the work demonstrates Leonardo's interest in the mechanics of war and the interaction between art, technology, and visual propaganda—elements that characterize many of his proposals to the powerful figures of his time.
Sublime quality material
Printed on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm With frame: 30 x 40 cm Material: Printed on high-quality handmade Amalfi paper with fringed edges Frame: Light brown beech wood and handmade wood pulp
CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, also on Amalfi paper, signed by the printmaker.
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