Question

Whose work does Da Vinci reference in his notes with this sketch? Vitruvian Man

Answer 1

The drawing was based off the correlations of the ideal human body proportions described by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius 

Answer 2

Answer:

    The Vitruvian Man was inspired by the work De Architectura by Roman architect Marcus Vitruvius Pollio the Vitruvius.

Explanation:

    The Vitruvian Man or Man of Vitruvius is a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) that was produced in 1490 during the Renaissance.

    It represents the classic ideal of beauty, balance, harmony of form and perfection of proportions. Today is one of the best known and reproduced works in the world.

    Da Vinci's drawing masterfully reflects the human proportions sketched out by Vitruvius.

    By combining studies of mathematics, architecture and philosophy, Da Vinci was able to achieve perfection in drawing, which even Vitruvius had not achieved.