Page Summary:
The text annotates a drawing of the Borghese Gladiator, detailing measurements in old French units. These measurements serve as a guide for artists to accurately capture human proportions. The notes aid in studying and mastering Renaissance-style anatomical drawings.
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English Translation of this page:
Borghese Gladiator
from the Torso 7 a 2m 4p 3 to 2 m:2p
to 1m:8p
to 2m: 5p
1 m: -9 p
10 rec...
6 rec: 2 pl
from the pl: 5 rec:
12r: 4 pl
from the h. ep 8
8 of c.8
a t 6
3...
Translation Notes
"Gladiateur de Borghèse" refers to a famous statue of a gladiator. Measurements are provided in old French feet ("pieds") and inches ("pouces"). Notations like "m" for meters, "p" for pouces (inches), and "rec" for recumbent or horizontal measurements appear frequently.