The Vitruvian Man
ArtistLeonardo da Vinci
Year1490
MediumInk on paper
LocationGallerie dell Accademia, Venice
About The Vitruvian Man
The iconic drawing of ideal human proportions based on Vitruvius. Shows a man in two superimposed positions within a circle and square. Demonstrates the blend of art and science in the Renaissance. Rarely displayed to prevent light damage. The proportions influenced art and architecture for centuries.
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