da Vinci's Vitruvian Man

Created by Alexa Lahey on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 15:28

A drawing of da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
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A drawing of da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
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Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man showcases a male figure with perfect proportions enclosed in a perfect circle and a perfect square. The sketch has many religious and mathematical implications. It currently resides in the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice. 

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Da_Vinci_Vitruve_Luc_Viatour.jpg

Da Vinci's The Vitruvian Man: History & Golden Ratio. Study.com, study.com/academy/lesson/da-vincis-the-vitruvian-man-history-golden-ratio-quiz.html.

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Leonardo da Vinci makes the "Vitruvian Man"

circa. 26 Jun 1490

On June 24, 1490, Leonardo da Vinci had dinner with another artist, Giacomo Andrea, to discuss the "Vitruvian Man". Andrea showed da Vinci his sketches, which would provide a foundation for da Vinci's drawing. Some time after, da Vinci finished his own famous sketch, illustrating the perfects proportions of the human body. This sketch also has many religious and mathematical implications. 

Source: Isaacson, Walter. “Vitruvian Man”. Leonardo Da Vinci. Simon & Schuster, 2017.

Photo Source: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fil…

Gallerie dell’Accaedmia acquires the "Vitruvian Man"

1822

In 1822, the "Vitruvian Man" was moved to The Gallerie dell’Accaedmia in Venice. Today, it is the current house of the "Vitruvian Man", which is kept in a dim room to keep its authenticity. In person, it is clear to see the meticulousand precise lines  of the male figure and attracts many tourists each year. However, it is rarely on display according to dissapointed travelers on TripAdvisor.

Sources: www.tripadvisor.co.za/FAQ_Answ…...

Isaacson, Walter. “Vitruvian Man”. Leonardo Da Vinci. Simon & Schuster, 2017.

Italy Releases "Vitruvian Man" Euros

1 Jan 2002

In 2002, Italy released a set of Euros to establish a new national currency. Leonardo's "Vitruvian Man" is the subject for the 1 Euro coin. The "Vitruvian Man" coin displays a sense of Italian pride in da Vinci. It also alludes to the fact that the Renaissance occured in Italy. The 1 Euro Coin was voted "Most Beautiful" in the collection. The beauty of the "Vitruvian Man" is still evident in today's culture. 

Source: 
“Italy Started Using The Euro on January 1st 2002.” Italian - Euro Coin Sets, EuroCoins, www.eurocoins.co.uk/italy.html.

Photo Source: colnect.com/en/coins/coin/7540…...

Leonardo da Vinci makes the "Vitruvian Man"

Gallerie dell’Accaedmia acquires the "Vitruvian Man"

Italy Releases "Vitruvian Man" Euros

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Part of Group:

da Vinci and the Renaissance 2019 (Italy)

Featured in Exhibit: 

da Vinci and the Renaissance Gallery 2019

Artist: 

  • Leonardo da Vinci

Image Date: 

16th century