Reproduction Drawing I (after the Leonardo Cartoon) 2010

"Reproduction Drawing I (after the Leonardo Cartoon)," a 2010 work by Jenny Saville, is a powerful charcoal drawing that explores themes of motherhood and the human form. The piece depicts a woman cradling two children, evoking a sense of both tenderness and vulnerability. Saville’s drawing style is characterized by bold lines and gestural marks, creating a sense of immediacy and energy. The work is a reinterpretation of Leonardo da Vinci's "Virgin and Child with Saint Anne," demonstrating Saville's engagement with artistic history and her contemporary vision. The drawing's raw and emotional quality speaks to the universal experience of motherhood and the complex bonds between parent and child.