Codex atlanticus

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 1 recto.

On the left: sixteen cannons mounted on a revolving system; on the right: a cart equipped with with an instrument to measure the distance covered

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 3 recto.

Drawing of digging machine

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 4 recto.

Drawing of digging machine

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 5 recto.

In the centre a bellows activated hydraulic pump; on the right: a man drawing an armillary sphere using a perspectograph

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 12 recto.

Machine to produce ropes

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 21 recto.

Automated turnspits: the upper one is moved by a counterweight, the lower one by hot air

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 26 verso.

On the left: water lifting machine; on the right: machine to pump water from a well inside a building

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 29 recto.

Machine to produce gold foil

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 33 recto.

Drawing of cannons shooting explosive bombs

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 49 recto.

Siege machine equipped with a mobile, covered bridge to get over moulds and walls; three wheeled cart to transport a bombard

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 71 recto.

Self-supporting military bridge

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 72 recto.

On the right: sketch of a bombing with study of the projectiles’ trajectories. On the right: study of a rearing horse for the Battle of Anghiari

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 104 recto.

Studies of buildings with central layout and studies on light and shade

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 116 recto.

Plan of a fortress with moat and walls

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 117 recto.

Fortress

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 139 recto.

In the centre: siege machine to defend a fortification; above, on the right: details of the machine

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 145 recto.

Huge sling to throw stones

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 149 recto.

On the upper sheet: various types of weapons. On the lower sheet: drawing of a giant crossbow

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus) f.199 verso.

In the upper part: plan of the city of Milan with its gates; in the lower part: bird’s eye view of the city

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 272 verso.

Plan of the Castle of Porta Giovia among studies of lunulae

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 307 verso.

Representation of the last part of the “ludo geometrico” (openwork pattern of stars and roses)

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 455 recto.

Geometrical drawings dealing with the transformation of curvilinear into linear surfaces and vice-versa.

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 663 recto.

A flower of asphodelus and a note on the usefulness of glasses

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus) f. 710 recto.

Drawing of a mazzocchio with related calculations

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 719 recto.

Sketches of centerings and compound beams; on the left and below on the right: grotesque profiles; below: architectural sketches for the tiburio of the Duomo

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 812 recto.

Automated cart (also known as “Leonardo’s car”)

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 844 recto.

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 845 recto.

Studies on the flight of birds, five drawings depicting the trajectories traced by birds when flying

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus) f. 851 recto.

Section of the tiburio of the Duomo. The drawing shows the typical spolvero holes.

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 858 recto.

Mechanical wing activated by a winch; below on the right: detail of the winch

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 860 recto.

Mechanical wing activated with a special device

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 873 recto.

Drawings of mechanical wings activated with the combined force of arms and legs

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 909 verso.

Sketches of naval battles; equipment for a surface-supplied diver.

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 1006 verso.

Map of Europe (with the names of the regions or with letters referring to the lists next to the drawing); on the right of the drawing, map of the Iberic paeninsula; on the right, sketch of a little flying machine placed on a ladder, little figure of pilot; below: two wheels and a cylinder, activated by a handle

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 1058 verso.

Studies on aerodynamics and studies on artificial flight; on the upper part: a parachute; on the lower part: darwings of a mechanical wing

Atlantic Codex (Codex Atlanticus), f. 1069 recto.

On the left: a pipe with a float to breathe underwater; machines to lift, pump and gather water; on top right: two huge cochleas to draw water from a river to two towers, below on the right: a bucket with a syphon