# Leonardo da Vinci: Anatomy — His sketches brought to life

> Interactive digital collection of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings. (iPhone/iPad app by NatureGuides Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leonardo-da-vinci-anatomy/id520564038 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NatureGuides Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/310574314)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 61 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 1.7 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leonardo-da-vinci-anatomy/id520564038/reviews.md

## What is Leonardo da Vinci?

This sublime collection of drawings of human anatomy by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the greatest treasures from the Royal Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. All 268 pages from Leonardo's notebooks are presented here at the highest resolution, optimised for the pin-sharp retina display of the iPad. For the first time it is possible for anyone with an iPad to own and explore this remarkable testament to Leonardo's scientific and artistic genius.

This new digital edition has been specially created for the iPad by RGB, publishers of The Elements and Solar System, working in close partnership with the Royal Collection. The app provides the following special features:

• Beautiful interactive book interface

• All 268 of Leonardo’s anatomical drawings pinch-zoomable at high resolution

• Takes full advantage of the iPad's retina display

• A magic spyglass to decode Leonardo’s mirror writing

• Touch any of Leonardo's extensive notes to read in situ a typeset English translation

• Eleven story chapters, written by Martin Clayton, Senior Curator of Prints and Drawings at Windsor Castle, explaining Leonardo’s anatomical investigations and presenting over 70 selected works with interactive features

• Integrated 3D anatomical models from world-leading medical animators Primal Pictures, carefully matched to Leonardo’s illustrations and made interactive using rotational technology

• Expert interviews discussing the significance of Leonardo’s anatomical discoveries

• Comprehensive catalogue text for all drawings in the exhibition Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man at The Queen’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse (2 August – 10 November 2013)

• Intelligent keyword searching and collection navigation via a human body interface

This beautiful interactive edition of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical notebooks transcends the printed page. Here Leonardo's work is presented in a way that is both illuminating and a pleasure to explore. This is an edition for the 21st Century in a digital form that the archetypal Renaissance Man would most certainly have appreciated and approved.

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Winner of the 2013 Webby Award, Education and Reference Tablet App.

Winner of the 2012 British Book Design and Production Awards, Best Use of MultiMedia. 

Winner of the 2012 Lovie Awards (Gold), Education and Reference Tablet App.
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Please note that a small number of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings are sexually explicit and parental guidance is advised.

## Key features

- 268 high-resolution anatomical drawings
- Pinch-zoom functionality
- Mirror writing decoder
- Typeset English translations of notes
- Integrated 3D anatomical models
- Expert interviews and commentary
- Intelligent keyword searching

## Recent user reviews (10 of 61)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leonardo-da-vinci-anatomy/id520564038/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Good

*2024-06-13, version 2.0.1*

Only technical issue which is annoying is each video embedded in each chapter the audio is broken. You see the video but hear nothing

### 5/5 — Outstanding app

*2020-12-12, version 2.0.0*

For any lover of Leonardo art or drawing the human form, this app is outstanding.  Well documented, excellent graphics and I love the mirror, to enable viewing his writings the corrects way around.
Absolutely excellent.

### 5/5 — This app is amazing

*2019-04-27, version 2.0.0*

I love it. This app gives users a chance to peer into the mind of history’s greatest thinker.

### 5/5 — Fascinating journey !

*2016-06-15, version 1.1.4*

I wish you have more apps like this with gorgeous illustration , astound design , ... iPad 12.9 resolution .

Cheers

### 5/5 — Amazing, Charming, Simple App

*2015-10-13, version 1.1.4*

I've explored this application thoroughly. The design is minimalist and pleasing. The drawings are high quality, and the explorative elements are a joy. The history is nice, especially as it ties into the anatomical studies. It's definitely one of the nicest applications on the App Store, worth much more than average. A+

### 5/5 — Wonderful!

*2015-08-09, version 1.1.4*

love it

### 5/5 — Best Anatomy Overview

*2015-07-31, version 1.1.4*

History and human anatomy come together in an application ideally suited to the iPad. Powerful, interesting,and moving.

### 5/5 — Incredible and beautiful

*2015-07-29, version 1.1.4*

I was very impressed with the detail and information presented in this app. The toggle between the original writings by da Vinci on the sides of the drawings and an English translation overlay is by itself worth the price of this app.  Beautiful, and wonderfully done.

### 5/5 — Spectacular

*2015-07-25, version 1.1.4*

A truly remarkable app that combines high quality imagines, thoughtful commentary and imaginative tools to explore anatomy.  It's a marvelous window into one of the greatest minds in history.

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2015-07-25, version 1.1.4*

We never know how far he had reached.
I would pay for this app

## Frequently asked questions about Leonardo da Vinci

### What is this app about?

This app presents a comprehensive digital collection of Leonardo da Vinci's anatomical drawings from the Royal Collection. It offers high-resolution images, interactive features, and expert commentary to explore his scientific and artistic genius.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include 268 pinch-zoomable, high-resolution anatomical drawings, a tool to decode Leonardo's mirror writing, touch-activated English translations of his notes, integrated 3D anatomical models, and expert interviews.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is a paid application, meaning you purchase it once to access all its content and features. There are no subscriptions or in-app purchases mentioned.

### What kind of content can I expect?

You can expect to see Leonardo da Vinci's detailed anatomical sketches, accompanied by expert analysis, historical context, and interactive 3D models that complement his illustrations. Please note that some drawings may contain sexually explicit content.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in anatomy, art history, Leonardo da Vinci, or the Renaissance period. It's particularly valuable for students, artists, and medical professionals seeking a unique educational resource.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2021-08-24

Support for the latest iPads

### 2.0.0 — 2019-03-21

New iPad Pro support added.
Bug fixes and optimizations.

### 1.1.7 — 2017-08-06

Bug fixes and optimisations

### 1.1.6 — 2016-09-23

Minor bug fixes

### 1.1.4 — 2015-07-10

Thanks for updating – we’ve made some behind-the-scenes performance and stability improvements to make your experience even smoother. We’ve also completely overhauled our app discovery section so it’s now easier for you to find related apps you’ll love, and hear about our exciting upcoming releases.

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