Study on the proportions of head and eyes
- Artist
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Date
- c.1500 ; Italy
- Style
- High renaissance
- Genre
- Sketch and study
- Location
- Palazzo Reale di Torino
"Study on the proportions of head and eyes" by Leonardo da Vinci exemplifies his mastery as a High renaissance artist and polymath. Created as a Sketch and study, this work explores the precise proportions of the human head and eyes, likely made using ink on paper. It reflects Leonardo's scientific approach, blending art with anatomy, demonstrating his dedication to understanding human form through detailed observations. This study exemplifies the importance of meticulous preparation in Renaissance art, emphasizing accuracy and proportion.
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