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Mechanical StudiesLeonardo da Vinci

This folio of mechanical sketches (1485–1490) reveals the artist-engineer’s relentless pursuit of innovation. Drawn in meticulous ink with mirrored handwriting, the studies explore rotary motion, gear systems, and transmission mechanisms. They reflect Leonardo’s visionary ambition to bridge art, science, and the mechanics of motion.
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