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LEONARDO DA VINCI (VINCI 1452-AMBOISE 1519)

An architectural allegory, and designs for a stage set

c.1505-8

RCIN 912497

A drawing showing, on the right, within lines forming an oblong frame, a figure flying forward with outsretched arms, and another lunging forward; to its right, is a rectangular building from which emerges a lion's head and a dragon's tail. To the left is a Deus ex machina seated on a cloud under an arch; below is a floor of cloud on which are figures and columns. Through the cloud rays of light shine down to the left-hand margin of the drawing.

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