LEONARDO DA VINCI 1452-1519

Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Jabach I Drapery Study for a Kneeling Figure Distemper on linen About 1473–1477 This study represents a breakthrough.The perception of space, composed of light and shade, is perfectly harmonious and the drapery has become almost secondary – an abstract support for a study of the effects of light. Department of Prints and Drawings, Musée du Louvre, Paris, Inv. 2256 Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Jabach IX Drapery Study for a Standing Figure in Profile Distemper on linen About 1475–1482 This study is focused on the lower part of the drapery of a standing figure in profile, turned to the right. Once again, it recalls the figure ofThomas in Verrocchio’s bronze sculpture. Department of Prints and Drawings, Musée du Louvre, Paris, RF 1082 00 9 0 10