Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a drawing made by Leonardo da Vinci in which the proportions of the human body are shown to conform to mathematical ratios.

“The art museum exhibited a Vitruvian drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, showcasing the perfect proportions of the human body.”

2. noun

a drawing that represents the human body inscribed within a circle and square, demonstrating the mathematical proportions described by Vitruvius.

“The artist spent hours studying the Vitruvian image, trying to grasp its intricate proportions.”