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Leonardo da Vinci’s Surreptitious Scents

Last updated: December 15, 2024 2:19 pm
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Leonardo da Vinci, one of history’s most renowned polymaths, was not only a master artist and scientist but also deeply fascinated by fragrances. While his artistic and scientific achievements are well-documented, his interest in perfumes is a lesser-known aspect of his life. The recent exhibition catalog, “Leonardo da Vinci and the Perfumes of the Renaissance,” sheds light on this unexplored facet of the artist’s life, highlighting his personal interactions with scents.

The catalog delves into Leonardo’s upbringing in Tuscany, where aromatic plants like jasmine and orange blossom thrived, and his workspace filled with botanical books and various scented oils, resins, and waxes that influenced his art. Drawing from the exhibition curated by historians Carlo Vecce and Pascal Brioist, the catalog showcases how Renaissance perfumes played a crucial role in Leonardo’s life and work.

One intriguing aspect explored in the catalog is the connection between Leonardo’s childhood and his adult life. His mother, Caterina, was believed to be an enslaved woman from the Caucasus region, introducing scents like cinnamon, myrrh, and musk to Leonardo’s early environment. As an adult, Leonardo meticulously copied perfume recipes and designed distillation mechanisms, showcasing his deep understanding of the relationship between color and smell.

Furthermore, Leonardo’s fascination with odors influenced his technical and architectural designs, from household latrines to residential gardens for aristocratic patrons. His city planning endeavors aimed to eliminate putrid smells caused by overcrowding, emphasizing the importance of hygiene in Renaissance society.

Perfume played a significant role in Renaissance society, where hygiene practices were questionable, and disease was rampant. Nobility often used scented clothing and accessories to ward off sickness, as depicted in Leonardo’s artworks. The catalog includes recipes for perfumed accessories like paternoster beads and aromatic knife handles, showcasing the intricate relationship between scent and art in Leonardo’s work.

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Overall, the exploration of Leonardo da Vinci’s relationship with perfumes offers a unique perspective on the artist’s life and work. By delving into his olfactory experiences and their influence on his artistry, the catalog provides a fresh understanding of Leonardo’s multidimensional genius and his deep appreciation for the sensory world around him.

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