LEONARDO DA VINCI 1452-1519

Workshop of Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Salvator Mundi (Ganay version) Oil on walnut panel About 1505–1515 This version of the Salvator Mundi was probably painted by a pupil of Leonardo under the master’s guidance. It faithfully reproduces the prototype, but the sfumato (blending) effects are less subtle. Nonetheless, the technique is extremely meticulous and the pigments (including lapis lazuli) are as precious as those used in the original. Private collection, former collection of the Marquis de Ganay Infrared reflectogram of the Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da Vinci’s worksho p Oil on walnut panel. About 1505–1515 Private collection This reflectogram shows an underdrawing that was evidently transferred mechanically from a cartoon (full- scale preliminary sketch).The discontinuous lines and the corrections made to them are characteristic of several paintings from Leonardo’s workshop, including the copy of the Mona Lisa now in the Museo del Prado in Madrid. A cross was added to the orb, but then removed. © Arcanes 173 174