A Study of a Woman's Hands, Leonardo da Vinci
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| Author: | Leonardo da Vinci |
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| Original Title: | Studio di braccia e mani |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Style: | Renaissance |
| Support: | Paper |
| Year: | 1474 |
| Subject: | Anatomy |
| Located: | Castillo Windsor, UK |
In this anatomical study, Leonardo da Vinci reveals his obsession with understanding the human body through both science and art. Each stroke seeks not only to represent the external form but also to suggest the tension of the tendons, the flexibility of the joints, and the energy contained in the gesture.
The drawing belongs to the set of notes Leonardo tirelessly produced in his notebooks. The technique of metalpoint and the delicate application of shadow give the work a sculptural quality, anticipating the three-dimensionality he would later achieve in his oil paintings. In the chiaroscuro, one perceives an early search for sfumato, that atmospheric effect which would define his style.
The Study of Hands and Arms stands as a testimony to Leonardo’s working method. For him, every detail had to be observed with scientific precision.
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Leonardo da Vinci
| Full Name: | Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci. |
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| Birth: | 1452, Italy. |
| Death: | 1519, France. |
| Style: | Renaissance painting. |
Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was an Italian artist, inventor, and scientist, a key figure of the Renaissance. Born in Vinci (Tuscany), he trained in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio. As a painter, he created masterpieces such as The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, introducing innovations in light, perspective, expression, and the use of sfumato. At the same time, he investigated anatomy, botany, hydraulics, and mechanics, leaving designs for machines far ahead of his time. His legacy synthesizes art and science into a unique vision.