Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man

Description

♥ This illustration depicts Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man (1490). It depicts the ideal proportions of the human body. The name refers to the Roman architect Vitruvius and his work Ten Books on Architecture. In this work, Vitruvius sets forth, among other things, the theory of the well-proportioned human (Latin: homo bene figuratus), characterized by an ideal relationship between the body’s parts. The study demonstrates how deeply interested Leonardo was in physique and proportions.
• Poly-cotton blend canvas with a matte/satin finish. Scratch, crack, and warp resistant.
• Vibrant, long-lasting colors with water-based HP Latex inks and UV protection.
• Solid wooden frame from renewable sources, 4 cm deep.