This drawing of a male head by Leonardo da Vinci was for his proposed book on painting "Il Libro di Pittura". The title in the text (in mirror writing) reads: "The proof and reason why among illuminated parts certain portions are in higher light than others". This is a study of the relationship of light and shade on a face and,in the smaller drawing,within a room | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Terry, Sheila |
Taille de l’image : | 3496 px × 4999 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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