The Vitruvian Man

The Vitruvian Man, created by Leonardo da Vinci, is a detailed drawing illustrating the ideal proportions of the human body. It shows a man in two superimposed positions with arms and legs apart inside a circle and square, symbolizing harmony between art, science, and nature. The image is based on the writings of the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, emphasizing that the human body's proportions reflect universal design principles. It highlights the relationship between geometry and anatomy, demonstrating how the human form embodies balance, symmetry, and proportion—concepts fundamental to both art and understanding human anatomy.