Leonardo da Vinci's Flying Machine
A detailed study of Leonardo da Vinci's visionary design for a human-powered ornithopter, a testament to his inventive spirit and fascination with flight.
Details
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Period: Renaissance
- Date: c. 1488-1490
- Medium: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: Approx. 29.5 x 21 cm
- Collection: Codex on the Flight of Birds
- Category: Inventions, Engineering, Aviation
This sketch is one of many from Leonardo's extensive notebooks, showcasing his keen observation of nature and his ambitious attempts to replicate avian flight. For more on Da Vinci's inventions, explore Leonardo da Vinci: The Ultimate Inventor.