Where is "Head of Leda" by LEONARDO da Vinci?

"Head of Leda" is held in the permanent collection of Royal Library, Windsor, United Kingdom.

Which museum has "Head of Leda"?

"Head of Leda" is on display at Royal Library in Windsor.

Who painted "Head of Leda" and when?

"Head of Leda" was painted by LEONARDO da Vinci in 1503-07.

What are the dimensions of "Head of Leda"?

"Head of Leda" measures 177 × 147 cm.

What art movement is "Head of Leda" associated with?

"Head of Leda" is a work of Italian, Renaissance, painted by LEONARDO da Vinci.

Can I see "Head of Leda" in person?

Yes — "Head of Leda" is on permanent display at Royal Library in Windsor. Check the museum website for current opening hours.

LEONARDO da Vinci: Head of Leda

✦ LEONARDO da Vinci

🖼 Head of Leda, 1503-07

◈ Black chalk, pen and ink on paper

⊞ 177 × 147 cm

▣ Royal Library

◎ Windsor, United Kingdom

🖼 Order as art print*

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Delicate profile lines capture a woman's elegant turn, rendered in Leonardo's masterful silverpoint technique with subtle modeling. This preparatory study reveals his obsessive exploration of divine beauty and classical proportion, foundational to Renaissance ideals of perfection.

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