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LEONARDO DA VINCI (VINCI 1452-AMBOISE 1519)
Recto: A description of a deluge, with marginal sketches. Verso: A description of a deluge, with marginal sketches
c.1517-18RCIN 912665
Recto: a sheet of instructions in Leonardo's handwriting describing how to paint a Deluge, illustrated by seven slight sketches. Verso: a description of a Deluge in Leonardo's handwriting, illustrated by three slight sketches.
stamp, ER VII, crowned, in oval: Lugt 901