Da Vinci Collection (page 18)

Sketch of a semi-prone ornithopter, showing gear train, and cog-pedal transmission
LEONARDO: ORNITHOPTER. Sketch of a semi-prone ornithopter, showing gear train, and cog-pedal transmission. Drawing, c1485, by Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vincis drawing, c1487, of a prone ornithopter with pilots legs moving together
LEONARDO: ORNITHOPTER. Leonardo da Vincis drawing, c1487, of a prone ornithopter with pilots legs moving together and wings hand-operated on the upstroke

Drawing, c1486-90, of a standing ornithopter. A man standing in a bowl-shaped aircraft operates four beating wings by
LEONARDO: AERONAUTICS. Drawing, c1486-90, of a standing ornithopter. A man standing in a bowl-shaped aircraft operates four beating wings by means of a massive transmission of hand-and-foot operated

Drawing, c1510-1515, of a falling-leaf glider, showing a series of descent positions by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: AERONAUTICS. Drawing, c1510-1515, of a falling-leaf glider, showing a series of descent positions by Leonardo da Vinci

Drawing, c1486-90, of a helical-screw helicopter
LEONARDO: HELICOPTER. Drawing, c1486-90, of a helical-screw helicopter

Plan for a flying machine, similar to a present-day helicopter
LEONARDO: HELICOPTER. Plan for a flying machine, similar to a present-day helicopter

Sketch for gears designed to control counter-weight
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Sketch for gears designed to control counter-weight

Pen and ink study, c1492, by Leonardo da Vinci of a horses anatomy, possibly in preparation for his equestrian statue
LEONARDO: HORSE, c1492. Pen and ink study, c1492, by Leonardo da Vinci of a horses anatomy, possibly in preparation for his equestrian statue of Francesco Sforza

Drawing of a Naval Vessel
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Drawing of a Naval Vessel

Leonardo da Vinci. Flying machine
LEONARDO: FLYING MACHINE. Leonardo da Vinci. Flying machine

LEONARDO: HUMAN FETUS. Pen and ink studies, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci of a human fetus

Detail of design by Leonardo da Vinci for cannon with exploding projectiles
LEONARDO: CANNON. Detail of design by Leonardo da Vinci for cannon with exploding projectiles

Pen and ink studies by Leonardo da Vinci, of the muscles in the arm, shoulder, and neck, c1510-11
LEONARDO: ANATOMY, c1510. Pen and ink studies by Leonardo da Vinci, of the muscles in the arm, shoulder, and neck, c1510-11

Pen-and-ink drawing of a mortar bomb from Leonardo da Vincis notebook, c1495
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Pen-and-ink drawing of a mortar bomb from Leonardo da Vincis notebook, c1495

Drawings of birds in flight and mirror-writing by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519)
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Drawings of birds in flight and mirror-writing by Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519)

Leonardo: Anatomy
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Ox heart, c1513

A horse-powered tank. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century
LEONARDO: INVENTION. A horse-powered tank. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, 15th century

Superficial muscles of the thigh. Drawing, c1504-1506, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Superficial muscles of the thigh. Drawing, c1504-1506, by Leonardo da Vinci

Musculature of the trunk. Drawing, c1506, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Musculature of the trunk. Drawing, c1506, by Leonardo da Vinci

Musculature of the shoulder region: drawing, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Musculature of the shoulder region: drawing, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci

Leonard Da Vincis drawing of a lifting jack, comprised of a cranked handle, rack, and reducing gears
LEONARDO: INVENTION. Leonard Da Vincis drawing of a lifting jack, comprised of a cranked handle, rack, and reducing gears

Apparatus for determining the center of gravity of a bird. Drawing, 1505, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: INVENTION. Apparatus for determining the center of gravity of a bird. Drawing, 1505, by Leonardo da Vinci

Pen and ink studies, c1508, by Leonardo da Vinci of a mans lower torso and legs
LEONARDO: LEGS, c1508. Pen and ink studies, c1508, by Leonardo da Vinci of a mans lower torso and legs, with a comparison to the legs of a horse

The leg and foot of a bear. Drawing, c1490-93, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: BEAR ANATOMY. The leg and foot of a bear. Drawing, c1490-93, by Leonardo da Vinci

Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, 1510, of the human lower leg
LEONARDO: ANATOMY, 1510. Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, 1510, of the human lower leg

Drawing of sagittal section of the head, 1490
LEONARDO DA VINCI: HEAD. Drawing of sagittal section of the head, 1490

Leonardo da Vincis study of a breathing apparatus for diver. Manuscript, 1508
LEONARDO: SNORKEL. Leonardo da Vincis study of a breathing apparatus for diver. Manuscript, 1508

Myology of shoulder region. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, c1510
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Myology of shoulder region. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, c1510

The sole of the hind foot of a bear. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, c1490-1493
LEONARDO: BEAR ANATOMY. The sole of the hind foot of a bear. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, c1490-1493

Pen and ink study, c1508, by Leonardo da Vinci of a cows uterus
LEONARDO: COW UTERUS. Pen and ink study, c1508, by Leonardo da Vinci of a cows uterus

The portal and hepatic vessels. Drawing, c1504-06, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY, 1505. The portal and hepatic vessels. Drawing, c1504-06, by Leonardo da Vinci

Tackle for the study of tension in ropes. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, late 15th-early 16th century
LEONARDO: TENSION STUDY. Tackle for the study of tension in ropes. Drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, late 15th-early 16th century

Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a hand-cranked paddle boat. Manuscript, c1480-1518
LEONARDO: PADDLE BOAT. Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a hand-cranked paddle boat. Manuscript, c1480-1518

Musculature of the lower extremity. Drawing, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Musculature of the lower extremity. Drawing, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo da Vincis study for a mechanical device to collect water
LEONARDO: WATERWHEEL. Leonardo da Vincis study for a mechanical device to collect water

The alimentary tract (above), the sub-diapragmatic organs (below), and the caecum and vermiform appendix (lower right)
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. The alimentary tract (above), the sub-diapragmatic organs (below), and the caecum and vermiform appendix (lower right). Drawing, c1504-06, by Leonardo da Vinci

The alimentary system. Drawing, c1504-06, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. The alimentary system. Drawing, c1504-06, by Leonardo da Vinci

Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: VIRGIN AND CHILD. Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci

Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, c1509-10, of the superficial muscles of the shoulder, trunk and leg
LEONARDO: ANATOMY, c1510. Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, c1509-10, of the superficial muscles of the shoulder, trunk and leg

Leonardo da Vincis design for flying machine with human operator
LEONARDO: ORNITHOPTER. Leonardo da Vincis design for flying machine with human operator

Plan for manually-operated flying machine
LEONARDO DA VINCI. Plan for manually-operated flying machine

Leonardo da Vincis drawing for a tour-wheeled armored tank
LEONARDO: TANK. Leonardo da Vincis drawing for a tour-wheeled armored tank

Musculature of the upper extremity. Drawing, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Musculature of the upper extremity. Drawing, c1510, by Leonardo da Vinci

Pen and ink studies of the human arm, shoulder, and neck by Leonardo da Vinci, c1510-1511
LEONARDO: ANATOMY, 1510. Pen and ink studies of the human arm, shoulder, and neck by Leonardo da Vinci, c1510-1511

Ventricles of the heart, c1505
LEONARDO: ANATOMY. Ventricles of the heart, c1505

Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, 1489, of the human skull
LEONARDO: SKULL, 1489. Pen and ink study by Leonardo da Vinci, 1489, of the human skull

(1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist
LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519). Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer, and scientist. Composite of drawings, including self-portrait

Helicopter flying machine, artwork
Helicopter flying machine. Computer artwork of a helicopter based on drawings by Italian artist and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

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"Unveiling the Genius: Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpieces and Unparalleled Curiosity" Step into the captivating world of Leonardo da Vinci, a visionary artist, inventor, and scientist whose brilliance continues to inspire generations. From his intriguing studies to his iconic artworks, da Vinci's multifaceted genius knows no bounds. In "Head of a Bear, " created around 1480, da Vinci showcases his mastery in capturing intricate details with precision and finesse. The intensity in the bear's gaze draws us into its wild spirit. Leonardo da Vinci himself remains an enigma as we explore his self-portrait from 1490. This rare glimpse allows us to witness the face behind countless masterpieces – a man driven by insatiable curiosity and boundless creativity. Delving deeper into his scientific pursuits, we encounter "Studies of an ox heart. " Through pen and ink drawings dating back to 1512, da Vinci unravels the mysteries of anatomy with meticulous accuracy that still astounds modern scholars. "The Last Supper, " immortalized through Raphael Morghen and Teodoro Matteini's interpretation in 1800, pays homage to one of da Vinci's most renowned works. Its profound symbolism resonates across time as it captures both human emotion and divine presence. Amongst portraits that grace history is "Portrait of Cecilia Gallerani. " Painted circa 1490, this masterpiece reveals not only her elegance but also Lady with an Ermine symbolizes purity amidst power - a testament to Leonardo's ability to capture inner essence on canvas, not limited by earthly constraints; he dared to dream beyond imagination. His design for a flying machine wing operated by springs demonstrates his relentless pursuit of innovation even centuries ahead of its time. Peering into another realm altogether are pen-and-ink studies from c1510 depicting human fetuses. These anatomical explorations reveal Leonardo Da Vinci’s deep fascination with life's beginnings and his desire to unravel the mysteries of creation.