What's Inside Leonardo Da Vinci's Notebooks?

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Adam shares with us another piece from his collection of "impossible objects"--replicas of artifacts that we would never be able to touch and examine in person. He has just received perfect recreations of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Forester III: the artist's notes, diagrams, and sketches pertaining to locking devices, architecture, and human and animal anatomy. These creations by paper artist Stefano Tartaglione are some of the most compelling replicas in Adam's collection.
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@tested Жыл бұрын

Adam's previous examinations of Da Vinci codex replicas: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/obiIlqd63NeYiIE.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKmfmKdo1NHWhWw.html Find these replica notebooks here: www.collezioneapocrifadavinci.it/ facebook.com/CollezioneApocrifadaVinci/ Learn more about the original notebooks: www.vam.ac.uk/articles/leonardo-da-vincis-notebooks

@ParallelPenguins Жыл бұрын

It’s so nice seeing that Da Vinci’s sketchbooks are just as messy as any artist’s sketchbooks.

@tested Жыл бұрын

Right?!

@andrewjenkins9965 Жыл бұрын

He skipped pages! I skip pages! I feel like so much less of a weirdo.

@agnuswulf 11 ай бұрын

@@andrewjenkins9965 Good Ol' Leo probably had one of those "damn, if I skip I waste space and break rythm, but if I don't, there's no guarantee I'd be able to conclude what I was getting on on those pages, and also the layout may not be that cool so I guess that's alright" and then proceeds to never get back to those pages.

@andrewjenkins9965 11 ай бұрын

@@agnuswulf RIGHT? I might need that space to pick up my thoughts later!

@ArcticBanshee 10 ай бұрын

One of us One of us

@MechaWrecka Жыл бұрын

Those anatomy drawings are insane. I can't imagine how valuable that info would be centuries ago.

@kerriemckinstry-jett8625 Жыл бұрын

Tragically, Leonardo never published them. If he had, Leonardo, not Vesalius, would now be known as the founder of modern anatomical study.

@pa4tim Жыл бұрын

It is told he ordered to dig up secretly at night just buried corpses to dissect and study them. His drawings are amazing. I often think what would a genius as Leonardo accomplice if he was born in the 21 centurie where he would have had acces to a lot more information (internet) You can now study things like physics just on your own. Even watch things like the Feynman lectures so at home on you tube. A privilege before only possible for relative a few people.

@kerriemckinstry-jett8625 Жыл бұрын

@@pa4tim If I recall correctly, it was technically illegal to do dissections if you weren't a surgeon. He had to pretty much bribe people at the early modern version of morgues to be allowed to dissect bodies. I would say this was why he didn't publish, but I doubt that would've stopped him. Instead, it's more likely that his own propensity for starting projects & stopping them randomly when something else caught his attention is the real culprit.

@pa4tim Жыл бұрын

@@kerriemckinstry-jett8625 Sounds like a sort of Asperger syndrome 🙂 I did not know it was forbidden, make sense, I do not think you are allowed to do that now at your home either. I read it was rather common for scientists in those times not to publish (Had Mabey also to do with the church) I think science like we know it was not yet a real thing in those days. You could probably study art as an apprentice, become a medic, study theology, maybe languages , learn a trade like carpenter but I do not think you could officially study things like physics, math, biology. But I could be wrong.

@kerriemckinstry-jett8625 Жыл бұрын

@@pa4timNo one was a "scientist" at all until the term was coined in the 1830s. There wasn't really any formal studying of some of those different topics until around probably the late 16th/early 17th centuries, either (it depends on the country's education system which was mostly for the elite). You could be a "natural philosopher", though. I'm not sure exactly what was considered adequate training for that... usually a teacher in the Greek mode? I'm talking about Western science, of course, but Leonardo was Florentine, so it fits.

@HBCrigs Жыл бұрын

I love how when adam is ageing his own papercraft, he is so rough with it, imparting as much random wear to it as possible, but when he adores someone elses work, he takes such care, like holding a baby bird.

@HaileISela Жыл бұрын

if i recall correctly, in another video where Adam shows and tells about the other pieces by the artist, he talks more extensively about the paper sculpting bit, and I think every single cut and rip is a true facsimile of the original. so this is very different from just the coffee stain and hammer aging of a prop. and i was nervous the whole time until he registered and retracted the knife...

@drunkenkurage4123 Жыл бұрын

The level of detail they put into that tiny little notebook is amazing. All the bits of damage, stains, and faded ink, its a work of art.

@DynamicSeq Жыл бұрын

Ehm.. They look pretty photocopied to me...

@clearstream67 Жыл бұрын

Adam's enjoyment was so genuine. It's not often that he's lost for words.

@SuperVitaminD Жыл бұрын

He’s at a lost for words quite often. I’ve seen it in multiple videos…

@AnthonyELombardi Жыл бұрын

What are you talking about he always lost for words

@Wallest_Nepten Жыл бұрын

I love Adam so much he gives us access to things that most of us will never be able to touch, like this stuff.

@metatechhd Жыл бұрын

The level of detail in Leonardo Da Vinci's anatomical drawings is mind-blowing! It's fascinating to think about how invaluable that information would have been centuries ago. 🎨🧠🔍 His work truly showcases his genius and his curiosity about the human body. Exploring his notebooks gives us a glimpse into the incredible mind of a true Renaissance man. It's a treasure trove of knowledge and a testament to Da Vinci's everlasting impact on art and science.

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Yes! Leonardo is definitely a treasure trove of knowledge, and many of us forget he wrote down his thoughts and ideas in his codexes that are equally as profound as many of his illustrations. An Immortal Mentor.

@irvinm1957 Жыл бұрын

This was an outstanding experience to see through your emotion and awe of DaVinci's work. Thanks Adam for showing your perspective of this great replication !

@thepiratecats801 Жыл бұрын

Those anatomical drawings look like they gave HR Giger some inspiration. Amazing.

@Weazle13XIII Жыл бұрын

If ever i wanted to see a shop tour, its gonna be this guys workshop. Gotta see the workflow that goes into these perfect facsimiles!

@TheStockwell Жыл бұрын

Leonardo da Vinci - the greatest overachiever in human history. ❤️

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Indeed. The tragic thing was at the end of his life he felt like he never accomplished anything.

@1pcfred Жыл бұрын

@@worldimu da Vinci didn't finish a lot of his projects.

@absolutjackal Жыл бұрын

It is both entertaining and enviable that Adam can commission something of such beauty and value as the anatomical drawings and not even really be sure that he in fact did so. I hope to some day be in such a position in life

@bassvibasics479 Жыл бұрын

Such magnificent artistry. It's almost impossible to comprehend the work and talent on display.

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Yes, Leonardo was a truly talented. We often forget he was human and had many flaws, but the wisdom he wrote in his diaries is priceless.

@Puddingbat Жыл бұрын

Da Vinci was my childhood icon, and I'm so stoked to see you had a specific commission of his anatomica. I would note one of the anatomica is double sided and is effectively two images in one is you look at it back lit, the one side is superimposed on the other, making a complete display of a body. I think it was from the Royal collection, and was lucky enough to see it exhibited, but my broken brain forgets what it detailed. A superlative and inspirational set of goodies, well done.

@JohnLundSweden Жыл бұрын

Truly amazing find, fact he did this over 500 years ago is beyond fantastic.

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Leonardo was ahead of even our time. What is just as astonishing are his thoughts and ideas that he wrote down about life, nature, and art.

@BigScheer Жыл бұрын

His anatomy drawings are so interesting. It's accurate enough to be really impressive for the time, but still far enough away to look like concept art from Prometheus or something. Really cool stuff.

@wmcjrtn Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Adam!! Amazing. Love the excitement.

@Azryael Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!!! That is truly amazing work by all involved!!!

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

This is spectacular. A unique look inside Leonardo's mind. His work is so close to perfect that sometimes we forget he was human just like us. A true Immortal Mentor. Thanks for this video Adam.

@Adrokk3 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing these to us. Even through a camera lens and far away, I can still partake in a glimpse of the experience. Thank you.

@bentationfunkiloglio Жыл бұрын

Stunning. Thank you for sharing your experience!

@ironageamplification1791 Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most incredible things I have ever seen. It's surprising to me this video doesn't have millions of views.

@Patriiiiick Жыл бұрын

This sorta replica wasn't even a thing I was aware of. They're fantastic.

@brianschweif8213 Жыл бұрын

Just stunning work. Thats got to be the most authentic looking aged paper I've ever seen. And what a wonderful insight into the life of one of the first modern genius polymaths. Thanks for sharing it with us, Adam

@DynamicSeq Жыл бұрын

Ehm.. They look pretty photocopied to me...

@allysonadame1841 Жыл бұрын

I love your enthusiasm!

@Ishyaboiii Жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam for all your content. Huge fan, I actually had seen your live performance with Jamie he in Tucson at the UofA with my middle school science teacher. It was such an amazing experience! Thank you so much for being part of my childhood

@JoeVanGogh Жыл бұрын

Talk about an artist!!! The drawings are stunning

@princess_styles 4 ай бұрын

I cannot even put into words how cool this is to me! Like my brain cannot fathom that Leonardo wrote in that specific book! Like that book is older than all of us alive right now. I’d loose my mind if I were able to see it in person. This is why I love history so much especially artists who’ve inspired my art ❤

@DareDevilDave75 Жыл бұрын

Those re-creations are absolutely insane. The work da Vinci did that long ago is just mind blowing.

@DynamicSeq Жыл бұрын

Ehm.. They look pretty photocopied to me...

@aforart7316 6 ай бұрын

what do you mean? these are not da vinci's sketchbook?

@faithfulshadow 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful work

@inkno701 7 ай бұрын

I hope one day in the future Adam makes his own notebooks with lots of his drawings and diagrams and notes, in the style of Da Vinci or Guillermo del torro's notebooks

@ibanezleftyclub Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning.

@katemiller8113 Жыл бұрын

Incredible…thank you, Adam

@CallousCoder Жыл бұрын

Having aged paper stock several times I have to say that this is better than I could! It’s incredible and the writings so gorgeous! ❤❤❤

@derRoteKampfflieger Жыл бұрын

When I was in highschool there were a series of hardcover books, in roughly 11x17 format that were reproductions of his notebooks. I don't know if they were the original size or not. I poured over those notebooks for several years. I took many notes too. He had many great quotes and passages of wit and wisdom among the drawings.

@cenciende9401 Жыл бұрын

As the most genius gay man to have ever lived, I do not doubt the wit lol

@andywheatley6149 Жыл бұрын

absolutely fantastic, if only us mere mortals were able to get these amazing items. Thank you for sharing

@Jemppu 11 ай бұрын

Aww, that little one was definitely a carry-on notebook. Reminds me of my late dad's pocket diaries.

@troophq Жыл бұрын

There is a great documentary on Da Vinci's creation of the Mona Liza which includes his anatomical studies and the leaps he made as to how the body went together that put him above others on how he depicted the human form in art. An amazing man.

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Leonardo was and is a well of knowledge and wisdom for all of us. His thoughts that he wrote in his diaries can still be found today, and include gem after gem of wisdom.

@randallyons8745 Жыл бұрын

thank you for sharing this and the V and A is fantastic, visited last month

@dallinpilling5594 Жыл бұрын

mmmmmmmmm, I LOVED this video, Adam--spiritual, even!

@ericthompson3982 8 ай бұрын

Just beautiful. I really want some.

@JoshuaChaney Жыл бұрын

This led me down a really fun and interesting KZfaq deep dive! Thanks! Haha

@lilysceesawjeanmoonlight Жыл бұрын

To actually see the mastertry of what DaVinci has studied and you showing us I feel omgosh so veryl privileged

@mafftv3801 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, masterpiece I would love it!!

@abundance9360 10 ай бұрын

Channelling Leonardo da Vinci. Interesting insights.

@user-harris Жыл бұрын

Like Christmas came early🎉! All of his works are mesmerizing. It is easy to see the reason for such excitement. They are wonderful. 👌

@lilysceesawjeanmoonlight Жыл бұрын

The Anatomical omgosh! Brilliant accomplishment.

@kyle6209 Жыл бұрын

Adam just crushing it with content

@zach.0 Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of the books you read in the MYST video game series. I always loved those books and the drawings and the handwriting.

@lumberschef9433 Жыл бұрын

nothing intelligent to say here other than, Wow. Truly incredible work.

@PlungBole Жыл бұрын

I wish to own some of these one day they are so amazing I am addicted to all of Leonardo’s work

@lilysceesawjeanmoonlight Жыл бұрын

You're a legend Adam

@kamikazekumquat4760 Жыл бұрын

If I had the money, gods would I get some of these. Thank you so much for sharing them. I wanted to CRY just looking at them with you. The sound of the paper, the delicacy of the aging process, every possible detail they could reproduce...just...I mean...an experience...exactly that...an experience.

@LWJCarroll Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us see these. Adam it also shows the good money can do, the custody we have of treasures for awhile, the responsibility of passing these on. Done your Will to look after these etc? Thanks again Laurie NZ.

@derezzFTW Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!

@melissawilcox5285 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome!

@n3rdm4n36 Жыл бұрын

Imagine the connections DaVinci had in order to be able to get access to human body parts long enough to draw them with such detail

@KonradTheWizzard Жыл бұрын

Among others he worked for the Medicis. That's like working for a state governor, only with more powers. Members of the Medici family probably could ask the hangman to deliver a fresh body directly to Leonardo's workshop or at the very least they could protect him from prosecution for grave robbing.

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Yes, and he openly discussed working with human cadavers - saying that only if one can overcome the fear, disgust, artistic difficulty, level of consistency needed than maybe one can achieve such realistic depictions in drawing human anatomy.

@erictremblay7576 Жыл бұрын

Da Vinci way before is time , Adam good buys so nice

@drjitters Жыл бұрын

Incredible! What a treasure.

@chrissewell1608 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a collection of my notes, over the years! They are just stroughed around the house!

@lujho Жыл бұрын

I have a big old Taschen book of all this stuff that I got heavily discounted years ago, like $20 or something. This has inspired me to take it out and have a look.

@jimr3070 Жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks so much for sharing! I had no idea replicas of DaVinci were even a thing!

@LarryRobinsonintothefog Жыл бұрын

Awesome to the max!

@aussiefirestorm Жыл бұрын

It sounded like you really enjoyed your quickie!

@nokbeen3654 Жыл бұрын

Hearing that «thats entirely plausible»-phrase brings back good memories

@dosesandmimoses Жыл бұрын

Don’t you just hate it when your cheeks hurt from smiling too much! Lol.. love the enthusiasm and energy! Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and wisdom with everyone.. much gratitude

@jennypaxton8159 Жыл бұрын

As a historian, I feel the same way about the Experience: there’s something deeply profound about being able to touch and hold something with that kind of heritage.

@pumirya Жыл бұрын

What a cool video. Thanks for the contact.

@ChoppzzOG Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@XMarkxyz Жыл бұрын

The thing that you must know is that Leonardo was much more a scientist, making hypothesis, experiments, guesses and testing them, than he was an artist; so for example he was the first one to understand that the heart is indeed a pump that makes the blood flow all around the body, and how its valves works to regulate flow

@BoltRM Жыл бұрын

You probably already know, but he dissected bodies to get such detail

@worldimu Жыл бұрын

Yes! Very well done. He valued direct experience and nature over everything else. Who knows what we'll uncover from the wisdom he left us in his work and ideas he wrote down.

@HappyComfort Жыл бұрын

So fantastic 🤯🤩🥳👍 I’m so jealous 😯😜🙀

@lupiaan2021 Жыл бұрын

Jaw-dropping indeed...

@greyareaRK1 Жыл бұрын

The anatomy pages actually look heavy with ink. Amazing.

@maggs131 Жыл бұрын

If I was the curator of the original DaVinci notebook, I'd let Adam look through it anytime

@DavidWhite-zn9os Жыл бұрын

I think a curator of the original notebooks would ask Adam to wash his hands first.

@BoltRM Жыл бұрын

I was going to say the same, lol. I'm shocked how dirty his fingers _appear_ to be while handling these treasures

@stevenbergom3415 Жыл бұрын

At around 11:00 Adam suddenly reminded me of the opening to Ray Bradbury Theater where Ray looks around and comments on where he gets his ideas.

@nathkrupa3463 Жыл бұрын

Nice video sir

@babbagebrassworks4278 Жыл бұрын

Amazing that more than 5000 pages survived.

@stayatfoamdadcreations8591 Жыл бұрын

I have a feeling I wouldn't even be able to afford the paper the illustrations are on. Those are incredible.

@DynamicSeq Жыл бұрын

Ehm.. They look pretty photocopied to me...

@njones420 Жыл бұрын

I was just about to mention if you love these, you'd also love the Vesalius prints which are stunning ... and then you said the name ;)

@2kidsnosleep Жыл бұрын

Ya that is impressive, wow!

@user-ru3ql6ji4p Жыл бұрын

Leonardo was the ultimate maker!

@rask4p Жыл бұрын

There's something incredibly magical about being able to handle these items. It's a really special magic that can only exist with a replica, it would be sacrilegious with the originals.

@ElvesofZion Жыл бұрын

I have a thick paperback edition of Da Vinci's notebooks, but some facsimlies would be awesome. I wonder what I could make myself .

@scoobertmcruppert2915 Жыл бұрын

So cool

@havefunbesafe Жыл бұрын

Are any of da vincis drawings notes available online as pdf's that we coud prnt out?

@davidheys9750 Жыл бұрын

Very jealous. :) regarding one of your final statements, about Steampunk. One of these days, it'd be really interesting to see your take on a Steampunk spacesuit. :)

@muleskinnerfilms6719 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@Trustno1jed Жыл бұрын

So cool. Now you should pick something to make from them.

@revy1063 Жыл бұрын

@7:30 yep you pretty much said what we all were thinking lol.

@theotherohlourdespadua1131 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if there is a company or publisher that sells fascimiles of the Codex Atlanticus which is the biggest amongst Leonardo's notebooks...

@er5406 Жыл бұрын

You need to build a display for the anatomical drawings similar to an old wall poster display in a store.

@Cee.Jay.71 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely stunning works and the paper sculpting is incredible. I can't be the only one disappointed that the reverse was plain, modern white but perhaps this is something to do with counterfeiting laws?

@richardgardiner242 Жыл бұрын

There's a short video on KZfaq called "Leonardo da Vinci's Drawing Materials" from the Royal Collection Trust

@tristiancorbett8896 Жыл бұрын

Adam savages next project frames and backings for those amazing drawings 😂

@davidgekler Жыл бұрын

Bellissimo !

@Noeland Жыл бұрын

WOW.

@Urban_Spaceman Жыл бұрын

Codex Leicester, the pronounciation is "lester". gotta love those Roman British place names.

@e.t.1277 Жыл бұрын

The little notebook is filled halfways, then flipped over and started from the opposite side. Saves you from having to leafe through the whole book to find what you`re looking for. 🤓