The Study of Drapery of a Seated Figure 1473

"The Study of Drapery of a Seated Figure" is a silverpoint drawing on paper by Leonardo da Vinci, dated 1473. This drawing showcases da Vinci's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of sfumato, a technique that creates soft, subtle transitions of light and shadow, as seen in the folds of the drapery. The drawing depicts a seated figure shrouded in cloth, with only the back of the figure visible, demonstrating da Vinci's fascination with the human form and the interplay of light and shadow in creating realistic textures and volumes.