Studies for Sforza Monument

Horse and Animal Studies

Studies for the Sforza Monument by Leonardo da Vinci, metalpoint and pen, c. 1488-1489

Studies for the Sforza Horse Monument

Date
c. 1488-1489
Medium
Silverpoint and mixed drawing media
Dimensions
Multiple sheets
Location
Royal Collection, Windsor (and related holdings)
Status
Preparatory engineering-art studies

Baseline Summary

Horse anatomy and motion studies for the Sforza equestrian monument project, integrating sculpture planning and biomechanics.

Working Notes

Strong tie to large-scale casting engineering history.

Should cross-link to Gran Cavallo timeline nodes.

Research and Analysis

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