Skip to content

LEONARDO da Vinci: Studies for a Building on a Centralised Plan

🖼 Studies for a Building on a Centralised Plan, 1487-90
Pencil and ink on paper
Paris, France

Geometric precision dominates this architectural sketch, with multiple centralized floor plans rendered in ink, revealing Leonardo's systematic exploration of symmetrical design principles. These studies demonstrate his revolutionary approach to Renaissance architecture, blending mathematical rigor with spatial innovation that influenced ecclesiastical and civic building design for centuries.

The story of art
The story of art
E. H. Gombrich
tap to buy ↗
We recommend Bookshop.org — supports independent bookstores
We recommend Bookshop.org — supports independent bookstores