The “Vitruvian Man” is created by Leonardo da Vinci in about 1490-1492 as an illustration for a book dedicated to the work of the Roman architect, Vitruvius Pollio.
The drawing in pen and ink on paper, depicts the figure of a naked man in two superimposed positions: With arms and legs spread apart – inscribed in a circle; with arms outstretched and legs brought together – inscribed in a square. It is accompanied by notes based on the work of the famed Roman architect.
This image provides a perfect example of Leonardo’s keen interest in proportion. It represents a cornerstone of Leonardo’s attempts to relate man to nature and illustrates what he believed to be a divine connection between the human form and the universe. He believed the workings of the human body to be an analogy for the workings of the universe.
The rediscovery of the mathematical proportions of the human body in the 15th century by da Vinci was one of the great achievements of the Italian Renaissance. There have been countless attempts over the years to understand the composition of Leonardo’s illustration of Vitruvius’ principles.
The drawing and its explanations sometimes called the Canon of Proportions are stored in the Gallerie dell’Accademia in Venice, Italy, and like most works on paper, is displayed only occasionally. Beloved for its beauty and symbolic power, it is one of the the most popular world icons.
Limited Edition Premium
Leonardo da Vinci was as much an engineer as he was an artist. With this new Limited Edition, S.T. Dupont illustrates the philosophy it has followed since 1872: combining technical perfection and the creative inspiration of its craftsmen in the same melting pot.
The Writing Instrument plays on contrasts with its barrel dressed with an authentic black placed natural lacquer and cap coated with palladium, engraved with the Vitruvian Man. The Premium Lighter, dressed with gleaming, indestructible palladium, is delicately engraved with the drawing of the Vitruvian Man and Leonardo da Vinci’s signature on both its sides. The Pen is coated with an authentic placed natural lacquer in a deep black hue.
The Premium Edition Fountain Pen(410036), Rollerball(412036), Ligne 2 Lighter(016162), each limited to 1492 pieces.
Limited Edition Prestige
This Collection, made to order as a numbered limited edition in the historic Faverges workshops, is adorned with a world-renowned symbol. Inspired by the principles of the Romain architect, Leonardo da Vinci made a study in 1490, illustrating the laws governing the proportions of the human body.
The classic drawing has been recreated in the most realistic manner using filigree engraving and the ancient art of varnishing. The Vitruvian Man Prestige Edition features a patina-effect finish in multi-layer Chinese lacquer and a precious gold finish. The nib of the model, in particular, is made of 14K gold.
The Prestige Fountain Pen/410037, Rollerball/412037 and Ligne 2 Lighter/016163, each of them limited to 1,490 pieces and adorned with Leonardo da Vinci’s famous drawing engraved in yellow gold.
The collection also includes: a Writing Kit limited to 300 pieces and a Collector limited to 200 pieces.
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