The Human Figures

This division, excepted at the lower parts, corresponds adequately with our previous two models. They are divided as follows:

1. Parts for the Head from Top to Chin. At the back down to the Deep Neck-Pit.

2. Parts for the Chest from the Chin to the Nipple. And at the back from the Neck Pit under the Shoulder blades.

3. Parts for the Abdomen from the Nipple to the Pelvis. At the back from under the shoulder to the middle of the Buttocks.

3. Parts for the Thigh from the Pelvis to just above the Knee. At the back from the middle of the Buttocks to above where the Leg folds.

1. Part for the Knee. At the back where the Leg folds.

3. Parts for the Leg from below the Knee to the Ankles.

1. Part for the Foot from above the Ankle to under the Sole.

And thus 15 Parts in total.

The Milanese painter Jan Pol Lomazzo has published a very commendable book on the Natural Proportions of Human Figures; where he also discusses the Joint Structures of Horses; This work, translated by Hullarius Pader into French, was also highly praised.

And just like how the diligent Master provided some examples of Male and Female proportions, we consider that the Sketch of the Male figure, following the teachings of Vinci, regulated to 10 lengths in both length and width, and approximately at 7½ Heads tall, not only has a very fine Proportion, but that the

Translation Notes

Mensch-beelden: Literally translates to 'Human Figures'.
Gemagt: Translates as 'Pelvis' or 'Waist'.
Plante: Refers to the 'Sole'.
Hoofden: Translates as 'Heads', a measurement unit in classical art to denote proportionality.