LEONARDO DA VINCI 1452-1519

Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Study for the Battle of Anghiari Black chalk, pen and brown ink About 1503–1504 In the upper part of the sheet, Leonardo explored the main dynamics he would incorporate into the Battle of the Standard. Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice, inv. 215 Leonardo da VINCI Vinci, 1452–Amboise, 1519 Studies for the Battle of Anghiari Pen and brown ink About 1503–1504 Several elements of the scene on the left are reminiscent of the Battle of the Standard. The bridge visible on the right is the one around which the battle was fought; it led from Borgo San Sepolcro across the river that flowed below the promontory of Anghiari. Gallerie dell’Accademia, Venice, inv. 216 143 144