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"Exploring the Masterpieces: A Glimpse into Leonardo da Vinci's Sketchbook" Step into the artistic mind of Leonardo da Vinci with his captivating sketches

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Moraea aristata (D. Delaroche) Aschers & Graebn. (Blue-eyed uintjie), 1777-1786

Moraea aristata (D. Delaroche) Aschers & Graebn. (Blue-eyed uintjie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Moraea aristata (D. Delaroche) Aschers & Graebn. (Blue-eyed uintjie), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Moraea villosa Ker-Gawl. (Cape tulip), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Moraea villosa Ker-Gawl. (Cape tulip), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Moraea villosa Ker-Gawl. (Cape tulip), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Disa uniflora Bergius (Red disa; or Pride of Table Mountain), 1777-1786

Disa uniflora Bergius (Red disa; or Pride of Table Mountain), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Disa uniflora Bergius (Red disa; or Pride of Table Mountain), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Tylecodon cacalioides (L.F.), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tylecodon cacalioides (L.F.), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tylecodon cacalioides (L.F.), 1777-1786. Cotyledon, Toelken

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Massonia Depressa Houtt, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Massonia Depressa Houtt, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Massonia Depressa Houtt, 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Pelargonium fulgidum L'Hérit, with a Gryllida (cricket), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pelargonium fulgidum L'Hérit, with a Gryllida (cricket), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pelargonium fulgidum L'Herit, with a Gryllida (cricket), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Ornithogalum conicum Jacq. 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ornithogalum conicum Jacq. 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ornithogalum conicum Jacq. 1778-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Androcymbium capense (L.) Krause. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Androcymbium capense (L.) Krause. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Androcymbium capense (L.) Krause. 1777-1786. Androcymbium Capens (L.) Krause

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Euphorbia Bupleurifolia Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Euphorbia Bupleurifolia Jacq. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euphorbia Bupleurifolia Jacq. 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Pachypodium Namaquanum (Wylie ex. Harv.) Well (halfmens), 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Pachypodium Namaquanum (Wylie ex. Harv.) Well (halfmens), 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pachypodium Namaquanum (Wylie ex. Harv.) Well (halfmens), 1778-1786. Wellw. The so-called Half-man'; With a detailed study of a closed flower and closed leaf

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Tringa nebularia (Common greenshank), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Cytinus Sanguineus (Thunb.) Faurc. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Cytinus Sanguineus (Thunb.) Faurc. 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Cytinus Sanguineus (Thunb.) Faurc. 1777-1786. Cytinus Sanguineus (Thunb.) Faurc. (Fourcade?, See Dyer) in multiple flowering states; With detailed studies of male and female flowers

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Gallinago nigripennis nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gallinago nigripennis nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gallinago nigripennis nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Ornithogalum Polyphyllum Jacq, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ornithogalum Polyphyllum Jacq, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ornithogalum Polyphyllum Jacq, 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Gallinago nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gallinago nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gallinago nigripennis (African snipe), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Carpobrotus Quadrifidus L. Bolus, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Carpobrotus Quadrifidus L. Bolus, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Carpobrotus Quadrifidus L. Bolus, 1777-1786. Mesembryanthemum, with an open flower, a semi-open flower bud and a bud

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe) in a detailed landscape, 1777-1786

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe) in a detailed landscape, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe) in a detailed landscape, 1777-1786. Bird study: Goudsnip (Rostratula Benghalensis)

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Mesembryanthemum Testiculare, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Mesembryanthemum Testiculare, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mesembryanthemum Testiculare, 1777-1786. An open flower, a bud, with root system

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Haemanthus albiflos (Paintbrush), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Pelargonium echinatum W. Curtis (Prickly-stemmed pelargonium), 1777-1786

Pelargonium echinatum W. Curtis (Prickly-stemmed pelargonium), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Pelargonium echinatum W. Curtis (Prickly-stemmed pelargonium), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Rostratula benghalensis (Greater painted-snipe), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Calceolaria with three insects (Slipperwort), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Calceolaria with three insects (Slipperwort), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Calceolaria with three insects (Slipperwort), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Charadrius tricollaris (Three-banded sandplover), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Charadrius tricollaris (Three-banded sandplover), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Charadrius tricollaris (Three-banded sandplover), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Gorteria Diffusa, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Gorteria Diffusa, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gorteria Diffusa, 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Recurvirostra avosetta (pied avocet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Recurvirostra avosetta (pied avocet), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Recurvirostra avosetta (pied avocet), 1777-1786. Bird study: Kluut (Recurvirostra Avosetta); with Rhenish (Rijnlandse) scale

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Gomphocarpus fruticosus, formerly Asclepias fruticosa (Tennis-ball milkweed), 1778-1780

Gomphocarpus fruticosus, formerly Asclepias fruticosa (Tennis-ball milkweed), 1778-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Gomphocarpus fruticosus, formerly Asclepias fruticosa (Tennis-ball milkweed), 1778-1780

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Himantopus himantopus (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Apiaceae (Umbelliferea), root with a bird and two detailed sketches of the umbellate flower. The Khoikhoi people use the root to strengthen their wine

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Himantopus himantopus ? (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Himantopus himantopus ? (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Himantopus himantopus ? (Black-winged stilt), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786

Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Threskiornis aethiopicus (African sacred ibis), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Threskiornis aethiopicus (African sacred ibis), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Threskiornis aethiopicus (African sacred ibis), 1778

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Euryops lateriflorus (L.f.) DC. (Cape gumtree), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Euryops lateriflorus (L.f.) DC. (Cape gumtree), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Euryops lateriflorus (L.f.) DC. (Cape gumtree), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Monsonia Patersonii, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Monsonia Patersonii, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Monsonia Patersonii, 1777-1786. Geranium (Monsonia Patersonii (DC) G. Don) with pink flowers

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Grus carunculatus/ Bugeranus carunculatus (Wattled crane, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon)

Grus carunculatus/ Bugeranus carunculatus (Wattled crane, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon)
Grus carunculatus/ Bugeranus carunculatus (Wattled crane, 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Papilio demodocus (Citrus or Christmas butterfly) on an unidentified plant, 1777-1786

Papilio demodocus (Citrus or Christmas butterfly) on an unidentified plant, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Papilio demodocus (Citrus or Christmas butterfly) on an unidentified plant, 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Ardea cincrea (Grey heron), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Ardea cincrea (Grey heron), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Ardea cincrea (Grey heron), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Balearica regulorum (Grey crowned crane), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Dictyophorus spumans (Koppie foam grasshopper) perched on a Zygophyllum sp

Dictyophorus spumans (Koppie foam grasshopper) perched on a Zygophyllum sp. (Caper bean), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Hydnora africana Thunb. (Jackal-food plant), cross section, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Hydnora africana Thunb. (Jackal-food plant), cross section, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hydnora africana Thunb. (Jackal-food plant), cross section, 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Geronticus calvus (Southern bald ibis), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Geronticus calvus (Southern bald ibis), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Geronticus calvus (Southern bald ibis), c.1778

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Hydnora africana Thunb. bulb (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Hydnora africana Thunb. bulb (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hydnora africana Thunb. bulb (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork or Wood stork), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork or Wood stork), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork or Wood stork), c.1778

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Hydnora africana Thunb. details (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Hydnora africana Thunb. details (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hydnora africana Thunb. details (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778

Background imageSketchbook Collection: Hydnora africana Thunb. (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon

Hydnora africana Thunb. (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Hydnora africana Thunb. (Jackal-food plant), 1777-1786



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"Exploring the Masterpieces: A Glimpse into Leonardo da Vinci's Sketchbook" Step into the artistic mind of Leonardo da Vinci with his captivating sketches. This sketchbook, dating back to c1480 (1945), unveils a world of creativity and imagination. One striking piece is the head of a bear, showcasing da Vinci's attention to detail and mastery in capturing nature's essence. Another gem lies within botanical sketches, featuring fine-leaved heath and herb Robert, displaying his fascination with flora. The it also reveals Kate Carew's self-portrait, offering a glimpse into her own artistic journey. Charles Turner's portrait of JMW Turner from c1841 (1904) highlights the interconnectedness between artists throughout history. Beetle illustrations adorn these pages as well, showcasing their intricate beauty through da Vinci's skilled hand. These beetles come alive on paper, reminding us of nature's diversity. Delicate forget-me-nots and wood anemones grace this sketchbook too, illustrating da Vinci’s appreciation for delicate flowers' elegance. Leonardo da Vinci further mesmerizes with studies of horses and horse heads; each stroke captures their strength and grace effortlessly. The equestrian theme continues with "A Horseman Trampling on a Fallen Foe, " revealing both power and vulnerability simultaneously. Lastly, allegories depicting pleasure and pain alongside envy demonstrate not only da Vinci’s technical prowess but also his ability to convey complex emotions through artistry alone. This extraordinary collection within the pages invites us to witness the genius at work—Leonardo da Vinci—a true master who left an indelible mark on art history through his remarkable sketches preserved in this timeless sketchbook.