Cush drawing from Da Vinci's workshop for 650,000 euros!

Cush drawing from Da Vinci's workshop for 650,000 euros!

A remarkable ink drawing from the workshop of the famous Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci was auctioned on April 29, 2025 during an auction in the Dorotheum. The sales price of 650,000 euros far exceeded the expectations of the experts. This work of art is attributed to the Spanish artist Fernando Llanos, who worked as an employee in Da Vinci's workshop. The drawing, dated 1504, shows an unfinished representation of the Salvator Mundi and has stylistic parallels to the work of the master.

The technology and stylistic details of the drawing are particularly interesting. The ringing cocks that can be seen in the representation are reminiscent of water vertebrae and corresponds to the method that Leonardo described in his writings on painting. However, it remains unclear whether Leonardo da Vinci himself was involved in the execution of the drawing. The auction in the Dorotheum, one of the most renowned auction houses in Europe, enthusiastic art lovers and collectors alike.

Details about the auction and the work of art

The auction was part of the “Old Master” category, which traditionally presents top -class works. The drawing, which is designed on the wooden table in a black ink, clearly shows Vinci's influence and its typical work. Fernando Llanos, who is known as a Spanish artist, recorded many techniques and style elements from Leonardo, which is also recognizable in this drawing.

This ink drawing is not the first work that has achieved high prices in the context of Leonardo da Vinci. In earlier auctions, works that are directly connected to Da Vinci or its influence were also auctioned too impressive sums. For example, works of art, such as the well -known Mona Lisa, have repeatedly become a topic in auctions and draw a considerable interest in itself.

The art market and its interest in Renaissance works

The current art market shows that the works of Leonardo da Vinci and the artists he influenced experience a steadily growing demand. This can be seen not only at the prices for auctions, but also on the frequency of auctions of work that emphasizes Leonardo's style or have arisen in his workshop. A look at the past auctions of Leonardo works shows that the fascination for his art remains unbroken.