LEONARDO DA VINCI 1452-1519

Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Studies for a Virgin and Child; Heads in Profile; Geometric Drawings Metalpoint reworked with pen and brown ink on pale pink prepared paper About 1478–1480 This study is also related to Leonardo’s 1478 project for two Virgin Marys.The flower Mary is holding symbolises the future Passion of Christ.This composition foreshadows that of the Benois Madonna (no. 040). The British Museum, London, inv. 1860,0616.100 0 38 Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Study for a Madonna of the Cat Leadpoint reworked with pen and brown ink, brown wash About 1478–1480 Private collection 0 37