Portraits that capture emotion
recto: Study for the Head of a Soldier in the Battle of Anghiari, Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1504–1505, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
Leonardo da Vinci drew this person stating that the figure was highly ranked and demonstrated bravery, leadership, and strength.
Study of Two Warriors' Heads for the Battle of Anghiari, Leonardo da Vinci, ca. 1504–1505, From the collection of: Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
This drawing shows an older man having a dispute over something and looks like he hah held it in for a long time.
Half-Length Figure of an Apostle, 1493-1495, Leonardo da Vinci, 1493-1595, From the collection of: Albertina Museum
The painting shows a poor man having a dilemma if he should ask someone for help or remain helpless. The man is ashamed and wishes he could do something about his situation.
Head of Leda, Leonardo da Vinci, c.1504 - c.1506, From the collection of: Royal Collection Trust, UK
Leonardo da Vinci sketched this women capturing the emotions of her being a beautiful young girl who feels shy, lonely, and optimistic.
Ginevra de' Benci, Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474 - 1478, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
This painting by Leonardo da Vinci shows a strong independent women who believes in herself and is very stern.
Caricature of a Man with Bushy Hair, Leonardo da Vinci, about 1495, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Leonardo da Vinci drew this person with bushy hair to help add to the fact that the person is a careless man, and he acts like his situation is a joke.
Two Grotesque Heads, Francesco Melzi after Leonardo da Vinci, 1510s?, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
This sketch captured the figures staring at each other and judging one another. These men may have different culture customs that the other person does not understand or like.
Sheet of Studies [recto], Leonardo da Vinci, probably 1470/1480, From the collection of: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
This sketch shows the different views. I believe Leonardo da Vinci wanted to express the emotion people feel when others stare at different views.
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