Leonardo Da Vinci’s dog and eagle c1508-10 (part 4)
One of my interpretations of the contents of this chalk drawing.
Sharing ideas on how the fabric of broken umbrellas (Brollies), can be used. Of course, pass the metal frames on to metal collectors...
Leonardo Da Vinci’s dog and eagle c1508-10 (part 4)
One of my interpretations of the contents of this chalk drawing.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s dog and eagle c1508-10 (part 3)
One of my interpretation of the contents of this chalk drawing.
The flying Creature.
In the biblical book of Ezekiel 1, he had a vision that refers to mystical flying creatures. Ezekiel describes what he sees in detail and concludes:
‘This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. ’ Ezekiel c1 v28 KJV
The biblical evangelist John is also represented as an Eagle, due to it being a symbol of that which comes from above and in his Revelation, seeing beyond what is immediately present.
Dog
The dog, possibly an Alsatian shepherd dog, looks as though it is in obedience to the eagle, willing to be guided by it’s light. The light shining from the eagle’s chest is directed to the compass. Therefore energy and guidance is being provided by this being.
The boat
The style of boat resembles that of a cedar wooden boat made for one person – or to be steered by one person in particular.
Tree
The tree could be an inference to ‘Jesse Tree’ related to the ancestry of King David or the Tree of Life as stated in the book of Revelation.
I have superimposed a yellow brolly fabric on the sail section of the drawing.
Leonardo Da Vinci’s dog and an eagle c1508-10 (part 2)
This illustration is described as Leonardo's ‘most highly finished chalk drawing, though it’s purpose is unknown and the allegorical subject has received many different interpretations’.
Leonardo was living in French occupied Milan when he did this drawing. The allegorical subject has received numerous interpretations as listed below:
‘ The glorious eagle bestriding the earth wears a French crown with fleurs-de-lys, and must stand for the King of France.
The style of the landscape is that of the years around 1510, and the idea of a compass in turbulent waters remaining fixed on the glory of France.
The animal in the boat is therefore presumably a dog, for fidelity, and the allegory expresses faithful devotion towards the King of France. Only the tree-mast is mysterious, though it could be a personal device of the patron. ’
Text adapted from Leonardo da Vinci: A life in drawing, Martin Clayton, 2018
I have superimposed a yellow brolly fabric on the sail section and adjusted the tone (see part 1, 03Jan24).
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Dog and Eagle drawing c1508-10 (part 1)
This illustration is described as his, ‘most highly finished chalk drawing, though it’s purpose is unknown and the allegorical subject has received many different interpretations’.