Anatomy

The human anatomy models include detailed anatomical studies of muscles, bones, and organs. Leonardo’s dissections and drawings were fundamental to the understanding of the human body and are accurately represented in the museum’s models.

Leonardo thoroughly explored the human body, a machine that fascinated him and which he considered far more perfect than any created by man. He wanted to understand its functioning, composition, and the dynamics related to death. The master first approached anatomical studies to better represent the human figure in his art; but his scientific curiosity soon led him to deepen his research, moving from the surface (muscles, nerves, bones) to the study of internal organs.

Leonardo studied the human body throughout his life through direct observation and by practicing dissection. His investigations stemmed from the need to understand the human body for artistic representation, but also from a desire to carry out a true anatomical study.

The refined wax sculptures in the anatomy section of the Museum, created by artists from the Accademia di Brera, faithfully reproduce Leonardo’s anatomical drawings.

Works of the collection

3 works belongs to this collection

Anatomy

Works of the collection

Studies of the upper limb

Studies of the cranium

Situs viscerum in a female body