A cast of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Horse and Rider,” his only known sculpture, and believed to contain the artist’s thumbprint, will be unveiled and placed on display at the Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh.
Appraiser Brett K. Maly, who has appeared on the History and Travel channels, will unveil the cast in early May. It will then be part of the Science Center’s commemoration of the 500th anniversary of da Vinci’s death, museum officials say.
The bronze sculpture depicts a Renaissance figure, thought to be da Vinci’s patron Charles d’Amboise, in full military dress on horseback, according to the Science Center.
The great #LeonardodaVinci was born #onthisday in 1452. The original Renaissance man left us with many gifts, such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Learn more about his enduring legacy in #DaVinciTheExhibition! Plan your visit: https://t.co/qm2PUMLtoC #lovepgh #DaVinci pic.twitter.com/B63uxWa9Qq
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The unveiling kicks off “Da Vinci 500 Weekend,” set for May 2-5 at the Science Center. The ticketed event includes live demonstrations, a new planetarium show, a community design project and other activities highlighting the artist’s accomplishments in science, art, engineering and anatomy.
Visitors that weekend will receive a free commemorative wooden coin featuring a design inspired by the original Renaissance man.
Details: 412-237-3400 or carnegiesciencecenter.org
