Vitruvian Man Sculpture by Leonardo da Vinci — Renaissance Study Bronze Finish 8.5

Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man Sculpture from His Famous Journal Drawing

The Vitruvian Man Sculpture brings Leonardo da Vinci’s most recognized proportional study into three-dimensional form. Inspired by the ideal human measurements recorded by ancient Roman architect Vitruvius, this artwork represents the connection between anatomy, mathematics, and universal harmony. In the original drawing, the figure stands within both a circle and a square, geometric shapes that symbolize emotional and material balance. As a Leonardo da Vinci sculpture, it reflects the artist’s lifelong passion for observation, measurement, and the study of the human form.

This piece is part of the highly collectible Parastone Mouseion 3D Collection, a European-designed series dedicated to adapting famous artworks into finely crafted sculpture replicas. The design maintains the proportions and pose of the original ink drawing while adding three-dimensional depth and presence, allowing viewers to explore it from every angle. This Vitruvian Man Sculpture makes an inspiring addition to homes, studios, classrooms, and offices where creativity and inquiry are celebrated.

Materials: resin and metal, white finish. Measures 8.5 in H × 8.5 in W × 1.75 in D, 0.6 lbs, PN# DAV01.

Also available in a bronze finish: PN# DAV03

During the Italian Renaissance, scholars and artists returned to classical sources to rethink science, architecture, and art. Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man is often seen as the perfect embodiment of this movement, because it unites geometry, anatomy, and design. Vitruvius believed that the human body could serve as a model for buildings with perfect proportion. Leonardo transformed that idea into an image that remains a recognizable visual symbol of inquiry and harmony. This Vitruvian Man Sculpture allows viewers to consider the same proportions in a tactile form.

Leonardo da Vinci was a true Renaissance polymath—active as a painter, engineer, architect, inventor, and anatomist. His curiosity led him to dissect human bodies, sketch muscular structures, and compare his findings with classical texts. The Vitruvian Man emerged from this blend of empirical research and philosophical reflection. More than five hundred years later, it remains one of the most reproduced and referenced images in the world and continues to inspire discussions in museums, documentaries, and classrooms.

This Renaissance art replica transforms the ink drawing into a sculpture suitable for display and study. The raised circle and square emphasize the relationship between the human body and geometric harmony. It is ideal for collectors, students, and educators who explore art, perception, design, and the intellectual spirit of humanism.

In Leonardo’s notes, he sometimes referred to his anatomical research as cosmografia del minor mondo, or “cosmography of the smaller world.” He believed that understanding the microcosm would reveal truths about the macrocosm. This Vitruvian Man Sculpture offers that concept in elegant form, encouraging viewers to reflect on the unity between art, science, and nature.

Leonardo’s broader biography adds further meaning to the piece. Born in 1452 in the Tuscan town of Vinci, he trained in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio in Florence, later working for powerful patrons including the Duke of Milan and French King Francis I. Throughout his life, he filled notebooks with mirror-written notes, technical diagrams, and imaginative machines while painting works such as Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. This Vitruvian Man Sculpture reflects his lifelong exploration of observation and imagination.

Learn more about the original Renaissance concept:

• Vitruvian Man Overview — (Wikipedia – Known)
• Scholarly Article on Leonardo’s Cognitive Traits — (Academic Source – Known)

“Learning never exhausts the mind.” — Leonardo da Vinci