Sheet 2A: Leonardo first discusses gravities, or centers, as he evaluates earlier theories on the composition of the world. On folio 2r, he explores...
Sheet 1A of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester discussing the moon's brightness relative to that of the sun.
Tooled and embossed seventeeth-century clamshell box and leather binding of Leonardo's Codex Leicester.
The Original Manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex on flight of birds is on display at Rome's Capitolium Museums on January 20, 2017 in Rome,...
Drawing of a male head, illustrating the practice of painting, c1472-c1519 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean Paul...
Sheet 1B: The left page addresses the motion of water on earth and the possibility of water on the moon. The right page illustrates a major theory:...
Manuscript sheet with anatomical drawings and notes, 1506-1508. Found in the Collection of Klassik Stiftung Weimar. Artist Leonardo da Vinci .
The Original Manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex on flight of birds is on display at Rome's Capitolium Museums on January 20, 2017 in Rome,...
The Original Manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex on flight of birds is on display at Rome's Capitolium Museums on January 20, 2017 in Rome,...
Drawing illustrating the theory of the proportions of the human figure, c1472-c1519 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean...
Industrialist & philanthropist Armand Hammer arriving under armed guard w. Codex, Leonardo da Vinci's illustrated collection of his scientific...
Paris, Bibliothèque De L'Institut De France Church and dome on a central plan and study of proportional relationships, by Leonardo da Vinci ,...
Flying machines, one of first drawings of a helicopter - like flying machine. Manuscript by Leonardo da Vinci , pen and ink on paper, c. 1487....
This is a Leonardo Da Vinci drawing showing the principle of a helicopter with two revolving propellers, from Codex Atlanticus.
Sheet 7B: On folio 7v Leonardo argues against traditional theory that the surface of the moon is polished like a mirror, and on flio 30r he continues...
Drawing illustrating the representation of hair falling down in curls, c1472-c1519 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean...
Model of self-propelled cart , designed by Leonardo da Vinci , reconstruction from the Codex Atlanticus, f 812. Italy, 15th century. Milan, Museo...
Design for a parabolic swing bridge, 1480-1490 . One of Leonardo da Vinci's designs for lightweight, transportable bridges for military use. Codex...
General view of "Codex on the Flight of Birds", during the exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci during the exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci, The genius and his...
Diagrams from a notebook by Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci was the most outstanding Italian painter, sculptor, architect and engineer of the Renaissance...
Sheet 7A: Continuing his water studies, Leonardo here relies on observation and analysis of effect to explain the causes of what he sees. His faith...
Sheet 1B: The left page addresses the motion of water on earth and the possibility of water on the moon. The right page illustrates a major theory:...
The Original Manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex on flight of birds is on display at Rome's Capitolium Museums on January 20, 2017 in Rome,...
Two diagrams illustrating the theory of light and shade, c1472-c1519 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean Paul Richter, PH....
Leonardo da Vinci drawing of grappling hooks and a man climbing a wall, from the Codex Ashburnham at the Bibliotheque de l'Institute de France,...
Sheet 9A: Leonardo devotes the text and illustrations of folio 28v to practical hydraulics, particularly pile driving. On folio 9r he begins his...
Sheet 9A: Leonardo devotes the text and illustrations of folio 28v to practical hydraulics, particularly pile driving. On folio 9r he begins his...
Sheet 2A: Leonardo first discusses gravities, or centers, as he evaluates earlier theories on the composition of the world. On folio 2r, he explores...
Three drawings, c1472-c1519 . The left-hand sketch refers to the theory of the proportions of the human figure, while the other two refer to the...
Drawing illustrating the theory of the proportions in the human figure, c1472-c1519 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean...
Visitor looks at a portrait of Leonardo da Vinci during the exhibition "Leonardo da Vinci, il Genio - The secrets of the Codex Atlanticus unveiled"...
Trajectories of thrown stones and drops, late 15th or early 16th century . Codex Atlanticus, 79r-c. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H...
Cog wheels , late 15th or early 16th century . Codex Atlanticus, 372r-b. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich, Macmillan, London,...
Reflections of the sun on water, late 15th or early 16th century . Codex Atlanticus, 208v-b. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. .
Manuscript sheet with anatomical drawings and notes, 1506-1508. Found in the Collection of Klassik Stiftung Weimar. Artist Leonardo da Vinci .
Sheet 16B: On the left page, Leonardo explores the problems inherent in building bridges and weirs and discusses the effects of various geometric...
Sheet 15B: River control is the main focus of folio15v, as Leonardo discusses where to place obstacles to direct the flow to the middle. He also...
Sheet 12A: On folio 25v, Leonardo's studies of compound motion address the confluence of water meeting from different directions. On folio 12r...
Sheet 7B: On folio 7v Leonardo argues against traditional theory that the surface of the moon is polished like a mirror, and on flio 30r he continues...
Sheet 5B: Leonardo provides a geometric analysis of riverbank erosion on folio 5v. On folio 32r, he synthesizes many aspects of hydraulics, including...
Sheet 5A: These two pages demonstrate clearly how Leonardo's thinking expands on his written source materials and how his strong foundation in...
Sheet 3A: On the left folio, Leonardo advances from the general to the particular in his quest to explain watery spheres. On the right folio, he...
Sheet 2B: Both folios of this sheet are covered with notes concerning the motion of water. On the left, Leonardo presents a plan for clearing a...
Two architectural drawings, c1472-c1519 : a sketch for decorations from the Trivulzi Manuscript and a plan for a royal residence from the Codex...
Two drawings, c1472-c1519 : a study for the Sforza Monument in red chalk and a drawing of instruments for the mint of Rome. From The Literary Works...
Study for the Sforza Monument, c1482-c1499 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. II by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR. [Sampson Low,...
Studies of emblems, c1472-c1519 . From The Literary Works of Leonardo Da Vinci, Vol. 1 by Jean Paul Richter, PH. DR. [Sampson Low, Marston, Searle &...
Visitor examines a wood ball bearings model based on Leonardo da Vinci's Renaissance study project, part of the Codex Atlanticus exhibition at the...
Drawing showing principle of helicopter with two revolving propellers by Leonardo da Vinci. From Codex Atlanticus. Illustration. Undated.
