The “Codex Atlanticus,” a substantial collection of Leonardo da Vinci’s drawings and written notes from 1478 to his death in 1519, is widely regarded as one of the most valuable works from the Renaissance.
In an exciting development, some of the pages from the legendary polymath’s collection will be showcased in the United States. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, D.C. will host the “Imagining the Future – Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” exhibition from June 21 to Aug. 20. These drawings, which are permanently housed at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, Italy, were brought to the United States through a partnership between libraries facilitated by the Italian trade association, Confindustria. The collection has been stored at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana since 1637.
Carlo Bonomi, president of Confindustria, expressed his belief that Leonardo da Vinci is the perfect ambassador of Italian genius for the exhibition’s opening. He sees this collaboration as a bridge between the two countries, their economies, people, and industries.
Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to view 12 drawings, including designs for a self-propelling cart, sketches for wings on flying machines, and designs for hydraulic pumps. The library’s hope is that visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the origins of technologies that are often taken for granted and marvel at the remarkable mind that envisioned them centuries ago. The Codex Atlanticus has inspired technology seen in the modern world, such as aircraft, autonomous vehicles, and underwater exploration.
Flash photography is prohibited inside the dimly lit exhibition as it can damage the artwork. At the close of the exhibition, the collection must be returned to total darkness for the next three years.
Additionally, there is “Leonardo’s Lab,” an interactive installation where young visitors can learn about da Vinci by engaging in activities such as solving puzzles, creating helicopters, and building simple machines.
Richard Reyes-Gavilan, the Executive Director of the D.C. Public Library, initially found the partnership between libraries puzzling. However, after several discussions, it became clear that they had a rare opportunity to introduce da Vinci’s works to an audience that may never have the chance to see them elsewhere.
Reyes-Gavilan stated, “Many people consider Leonardo da Vinci not only one of the greatest minds in history but the greatest. Most of his work is in these notebooks. It’s not something you can stumble upon while visiting other cities like New York or Chicago.”
This exhibition is only available for a limited time, so don’t miss the chance to see these invaluable works of art firsthand.
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