Study for the Head of the Virgin by Leonardo da Vinci

by Leonardo da Vinci

Title

Study for the Head of the Virgin by Leonardo da Vinci

Artist

Leonardo da Vinci

Medium

Drawing - Pen And Chalk

Description

**Watermark Not on Final Print**

This soft study is a rare example of Leonardo's drawing skills. It was a study in preparation for his painting "Virgin and Child with St. Anne and a Lamb in a Landscape", which was done sometime between 1510 and 1515.

This drawing is an excellent example of Leonardo's sfumato (smoky) technique where he worked red and black chalk together to create a seamless transition in tone. The result is a striking figure with an almost sculptural presence.

This image was captured using a high-resolution Leica camera. This guarantees that you get the finest quality possible. The watermark in the lower right hand corner of the picture does not appear on the final print.

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April 19th, 2019

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