The Vitruvian Man (drawing)

The Vitruvian Man is a famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci that depicts a male figure in two superimposed positions with arms and legs apart inside both a square and a circle. It illustrates the idea that the human body is proportionally balanced and harmonious, embodying the principles of classical architecture and geometry. Da Vinci used these proportions to explore how the human form reflects universal patterns and symmetry, making it a symbol of the blend between art, science, and nature’s mathematical order.