Fetus in the Womb

Iconic Proportion and Anatomical Studies

The Fetus in the Womb by Leonardo da Vinci, pen and ink with wash, c. 1511, Royal Collection

Studies of the Fetus in the Womb - Royal Collection

Date
c. 1510-1512
Medium
Red chalk, pen, and ink on paper
Dimensions
Single sheet (plus related studies)
Location
Royal Collection, Windsor
Status
Study sheet with iconic status

Baseline Summary

One of Leonardo's most recognized anatomical images, combining observational rendering with reproductive theory.

Working Notes

Often reproduced as a landmark of scientific illustration.

Requires careful contextualization around period anatomical limits.

Research and Analysis

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