Article ID: CBB001421518

Leonardo Da Vinci and the Origin of Semen (2014)

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It is well known that Leonardo da Vinci made several drawings of the human male anatomy. The early drawings (before 1500) were incorrect in identifying the origin of semen, where he followed accepted teaching of his time. It is widely thought that he did not correct this mistake, a view that is reflected in several biographies. In fact, he made a later drawing (after 1500) in which the description of the anatomy is remarkably accurate and must have been based on careful dissection. In addition to highlighting this fact, acknowledged previously in only one other source, this article reviews the background to Leonardo's knowledge of the relevant anatomy.

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Authors & Contributors
Laurenza, Domenico
Clayton, Martin
Pazzagli, Rossano
Chimusso, Maddalena
Klaus F. Steinsiepe
Vaglienti, Folco
Concepts
Human anatomy
Scientific illustration
Science and art
Medicine
Dissection
Technology
Time Periods
16th century
15th century
Renaissance
Early modern
17th century
18th century
Places
Italy
Europe
Milan (Italy)
Spain
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