Studies for Last Supper Heads

Preparatory and Compositional Studies

Study of heads for the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, various media, c. 1494-1498

Head study for Saint James and architectural sketches, c. 1495. Royal Collection, RCIN 912552 (recto).

Image source and catalogue details · Public-domain reproduction.

Date
c. 1490s
Medium
Chalk, pen, and wash studies
Dimensions
Various sheets
Location
Windsor and other collections
Status
Preparatory studies

About the drawing

Apostle head studies supporting psychological characterization and gesture planning for the refectory mural.