Leonardo Da Vinci, Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), 13

Leonardo Da Vinci, Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), 13The Atlantic Codex, also known as the Codex Atlanticus, is a collection of writings and drawings by Leonardo da Vinci. It is named after the Atlantic Ocean, as it was originally bound in a large volume that was the same size as an atlas. Today, it is divided into 12 volumes and contains over 1,100 pages of notes and sketches. The Codex Atlanticus was created between 1478 and 1519, during da Vinci's lifetime, and it covers a wide range of subjects,

with its muscular form and sharp horns adding to the dramatic effect of the painting

and the colors used are bright and bold

his designs for flying machines

The painting's composition is complex

while he was living in the small town of Auvers-sur-Oise

with bold lines

Van Gogh continued to paint with passion and intensity

The shapes include triangles

It remains a beloved cultural treasure of the University of Vienna and continues to inspire admiration and awe among viewers today

which sought to explore the world of the subconscious mind and tap into the realm of dreams and imagination

The painting is also notable for its use of chiaroscuro

Joan Miro was a Spanish artist known for his surrealist and abstract paintings