This small wooden model kit is made entirely of 3 mm birch plywood, giving it a light and elegant look. It requires PVA glue (not included) and is easy and enjoyable to assemble, even for beginners.
At the heart of the model is the iconic figure of the Vitruvian Man, Leonardo da Vinci’s famous drawing housed at the Accademia in Venice. The figure is enclosed within a three-dimensional spherical frame, supported by a geometric base. Once assembled, it can rotate freely within its structure, simply by giving it a gentle push with your fingers, a simple interaction that brings the model to life.
The design also draws inspiration from the monumental sculpture located in Vinci, Leonardo’s birthplace, and beautifully echoes the Renaissance ideal of harmony between the human body and geometric proportion. Despite its compact size, the model has strong visual impact and perfectly conveys the blend of art and science that defined Leonardo’s vision.
Conceived as a decorative piece, it’s one of the most appreciated DAHIMO gadgets in museum bookshops. Refined, lightweight, and rich in meaning, it offers a small but powerful tribute to one of the most recognized images in Western visual culture.
