Leonardo da Vinci The Fall of Light on a Face Poster 1488 Wall Art Painting

The Fall of Light on a Face Poster — Leonardo da Vinci's expressive study of a head, full of character, light and life.

The Fall of Light on a Face Poster by Leonardo da Vinci — Authentic The Fall of Light on a Face Art Print for Modern and Traditional Interiors

Subtle shading models the face, while quick lines suggest hair and movement. The drawing reveals Leonardo's deep interest in character and the human form. With its expressive lines and soft modelling, this art print of The Fall of Light on a Face brings the spirit of the Renaissance into modern and traditional homes alike.

The Fall of Light on a Face Poster — Why This The Fall of Light on a Face Art Print Stands Out

Your The Fall of Light on a Face Poster is made to order on thick 200 GSM archival matte paper with pigment inks rated for more than a century of colour stability. The smooth, low-glare finish shows every line and tone clearly under any light. Prints are rolled and shipped in a rigid tube so they arrive in perfect condition, and a 300 DPI Digital Download is available if you want it instantly.

Materials and Quality — The Fall of Light on a Face Poster Print Specifications

• Paper: 200 GSM museum-grade archival matte paper
• Inks: Fade-resistant pigment inks — 100+ year colour stability
• Finish: Smooth low-glare matte
• Digital Download: 300 DPI high-resolution file
• Packaging: Rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube

The Fall of Light on a Face Poster Size Guide — 8 Options for Every Wall

Choose the Digital Download to print the The Fall of Light on a Face art print at home or at your local print shop. The 9x11 and 11x14 inch sizes suit desks, shelves, bedside walls and small gallery-wall spots. The 12x18 and 16x20 inch sizes work well in bedrooms, hallways and home offices. For a statement piece above a sofa, bed or dining table, go for 18x24, 20x30 or 24x36 inches. All physical sizes fit standard ready-made frames. Frame not included.

The Fall of Light on a Face Poster — Ideal Rooms and Interior Styles

The The Fall of Light on a Face Poster brings quiet elegance to living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, libraries and entryways. Pair it with a slim black or brushed gold frame for a modern look, or a carved wooden frame for a classic, heritage feel. It also works beautifully as the centrepiece of a gallery wall alongside other Renaissance portraits and neutral-toned art.

About Leonardo da Vinci and The Fall of Light on a Face (1488)

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) made this work around 1488. Leonardo's studies of heads and faces reveal his fascination with expression, light and character. Drawn from life and from imagination, they range from idealised young faces to weathered old men, and they influenced generations of artists. It is drawn in pen and ink and measures about 20.3 x 14.3 cm. Like Leonardo's other drawings at Windsor, it passed after his death to his pupil Francesco Melzi, then to the sculptor Pompeo Leoni and to Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel, before entering the Royal Collection by around 1690.