Anatomical Studies

Leonardo dissected over thirty human cadavers — his anatomical drawings remain the most precise and beautiful scientific illustrations of the Renaissance, centuries ahead of published anatomy texts.

Anatomical Drawings Collection

c. 1485–1513 · Royal Collection, Windsor — 600+ surviving sheets

Skull Studies (1489)

c. 1489 · Royal Collection, Windsor — Cross-section + exterior

Fetus in the Womb

c. 1510–1513 · Royal Collection, Windsor

Last Supper Head Studies

c. 1495–1497 · Windsor & Brera — Expression and gesture

Head of a Woman Studies

c. 1490–1508 · Various collections

Sforza Horse Studies

c. 1488–1493 · Royal Collection, Windsor — Equine musculature

Horses and St George Study

c. 1508 · Royal Collection, Windsor