Studies of the joints of the foot

Paola Salvi, Made by
Moreno Vezzoli

2016

The sculpture to the lower right is dedicated to the jointing of the foot, which Leonardo studied at the same time as the shoulder anatomy.

In particular, we can see the bones of the leg, the tibia and fibula, disjointed from one another, which fit onto the talus to make up the ankle joint. Although Leonardo shows the complicated combination of the seven bones of the tarsus, he does not consider them separately in drawings at any point.

Technical informations

Type of exhibit
Model
Collection
Material
Wax sculpture
Storage location
Relationship with the original work
Source: Leonardo da Vinci, Windsor Collection, f. RL 19013 v
Location
Museo Leonardiano, Palazzina Uzielli, second floor

Last update: 14 October 2025, 10:57

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