Leonardo Da Vinci, Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), 17

Leonardo Da Vinci, Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), 17The Codex Atlanticus, also known as the Atlantic Codex, is a collection of writings and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, one of the most famous artists and inventors of the Italian Renaissance. It is housed in the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, Italy, and it consists of 12 volumes containing over 1,100 pages of notes and sketches on a wide range of topics. The Codex Atlanticus is a remarkable work that showcases da Vinci's insatiable curiosity and his

with bold and exaggerated features

the Roman god of the sea

who was a Spanish painter known for his sensuous and fantastical portrayals of women

"Bust of a Man" or "The Athlete" is a cubist paiting by Pablo Picasso

The print is part of Kandinsky's series of woodcuts titled "Kleine Welten" (Small Worlds)

as it was originally bound in a large volume that was the same size as an atlas

It is a great example of the kind of groundbreaking work that Kandinsky was producing during his career

a small footpath winds its way through the fields

It is often used by historians

Kandinsky initially trained as a lawyer

and went on to develop a distinctive style characterized by whimsical forms

The bird's feathers are rendered in gold