Atlanticus Collection

Great sea serpent seen off the coast of Greenland in 1734, Scoliophis atlanticus. From a description by Hans Egede. Steel engraving by W.H

AMERICAN SEA SERPENT
The great American sea serpent - scol ophis atlanticus Date: 1848

Study of Leonardo da Vinci. Goldforging Hammer. Codex Atlant
Study of Leonardo da Vinci. Goldforging Hammer. Hammer for beating precious metals into very thin foils that can be turned into coins, medals or embossed foils

Study of Leonardo da Vinci. Printing Press. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 995 recto, 1497. Model by Mario Alberto and Vittorio Somenzi, 1952-1957. The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci

Mirror Lapper. Machine designed by Leonardo. Codex Atlanticu
Mirror Lapper. Machine by to the manufacturing of concave mirrors. During the Renaissance, mirrors are obtained by smoothing carefully bronze, copper or silver surfaces until they reflect perfectly

Leonardesque model. Wagon axle. Codex Atlanticus by Leonardo da Vinci, shett 1049v, 1480. Model (19th century). The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Leonardesque models. Adjustable-tilt wing and Wing-beating d
Leonardesque models. Adjustable-tilt wing (Codex Atlanticus) and Wing-beating device with a screw and lead screw system ( Manuscript B). Leonardo da Vinci.16 th century

Leonardo model. Sea Dredger. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 842, 1486-90. Study for a dredging and cleaning boat. The digging tool, called bucket

Float. Leonardos drawing. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 656, 1485
Water and Land Machines. Float. Its function is that troops can cross the river. Leonardos drawing. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 656, 1485-1490. Model by Luigui Tursini, 1952

Parabolic bridge. Model by Ermenegildo Menighetti, 1952-1953. Leonardos drawing (Codex Atlanticus, sheet 855, 1480-90). The science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Leonardesque model. Pole Hammer. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 785 b, 1500-1505. The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Hydraulic saw. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 1078, 1478-1480. Desi
Hydraulic saw. Mechanical saw works with hydraulic energy. Leonardo da Vinci drawing. Codex Atlanticus, sheet 1078, 1478-1480

Crane with central winch. Codex Atlanticus f. 105 bv. Leonar
Machine. Crane with central winch. Codex Atlanticus f. 105 bv. This machine is one of the many cranes Da Vinci studied while he was living in Florence

Leonardesque models. Revolving cranes. 15th century. Models
Machine. Leonardes models. Revolving cranes. 15th century. The Science and Technology Museum Leonardo da Vinci. Milan. Italy

Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Codex Atlanticus
Leonardesque model. Work machines. Winch. Leonardo describes a winch that can transform the alternated motion of a lever in the continuous circular motion of a shaft. Codex Atlanticus, shett 30v

Blue sea slug, Glaucus atlanticus.. Handcolored copperplate zoological engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1792

Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens atlanticus, Chen caerulescens) in flight, blue morph, Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Snow Geese (Anser caerulescens atlanticus, Chen caerulescens) and Sandhill Cranes (Grus canadensis) wintering in the Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Picture No. 10787667
Boat of tourists watching group of Atlantic / Whiskered Walruses. (Odobenus rosmarus atlanticus) Date:

Picture No. 10787671
Atlantic / Whiskered Walruses - group in water, watched by three naturalists from beach. (Odobenus rosmarus atlanticus) Date:

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"Exploring the Legacy of Leonardo da Vinci: From Codex Atlanticus to American Sea Serpents" Step into the world of Leonardo da Vinci, a genius whose studies and inventions continue to captivate us centuries later. The Codex Atlanticus, a collection of his drawings and writings, offers a glimpse into his remarkable mind. Among his diverse interests was the study of printing press technology, showcasing his innovative spirit. As we delve deeper into this codex, we encounter an intriguing entry about a great sea serpent sighted off Greenland's coast in 1734 – an enigmatic creature that sparked curiosity and imagination. Leonardo's influence extended beyond mere observations; he designed machines like the Mirror Lapper for polishing mirrors flawlessly. His goldforging hammer design showcased both artistic finesse and technical precision. In true Leonardesque fashion, he explored various fields with equal enthusiasm. Models such as the wagon axle demonstrated his attention to detail and mechanical expertise. Adjustable-tilt wings and wing-beating mechanisms hinted at his fascination with flight – concepts ahead of their time. The sea dredger model from Codex Atlanticus revealed Leonardo's interest in maritime engineering, while another drawing depicted a float design that could revolutionize water transportation. Not limited to personal creations alone, Leonardo inspired others like Ermenegildo Menighetti who crafted a parabolic bridge model based on Da Vinci's principles - bridging artistry with functionality seamlessly. Another Leonardesque marvel was the pole hammer model - testament to how even seemingly mundane tools could be transformed by ingenuity. And let us not forget the hydraulic saw design which exemplified Da Vinci's mastery over mechanics during its conception between 1478-1480. As we explore these pages filled with sketches and ideas born from one man’s insatiable curiosity, we are reminded once again why Leonardo da Vinci remains an eternal symbol of innovation and creativity.