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CC BY 4.0 · Aorta (Stamford) 2022; 10(02): 89-91
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1742698
Historical Perspective

Hidden Cardiovascular Anatomy in “Saint John the Baptist” by Leonardo da Vinci

Grigol Keshelava 
1   Department of Vascular Surgery, Clinic “Helsicore”, Tbilisi, Georgia
2   Department of Vascular Surgery, New Vision University, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Abstract

Leonardo da Vinci conducted many anatomical studies during his life. Today, almost the complete set of these anatomical drawings and comments is owned by the British Crown and resides in the Royal Library at Windsor Castle, United Kingdom.

Through the program Paint X, we moved two details on the painting “Saint John the Baptist.” The moving details are circled along the faint contour by Leonardo da Vinci himself. We obtained heart and aortic arch imaging.

Keywords

cardiovascular anatomy - Saint John the Baptist - Leonardo da Vinci


Publication History

Received: 27 December 2020

Accepted: 09 September 2021

Article published online:
07 August 2022

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