Joined horizontal rods with numbers; a maxim on experience
A ruled diagram of measured rods, with Leonardo's aphorism written upside-down below
Within a ruled frame the sheet carries a diagram of joined horizontal rods set against an arched form and graduated tick-marks, annotated with a run of numbers (1 1/3, 8, 24, 9, 6, 54...). A diagonal stroke crosses the figure. At the foot of the page, written upside-down, is Leonardo's aphorism that wisdom is the daughter of experience. Further faint script is present on the sheet but is not transcribed in this bundle.
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Joined horizontal rods with measured values
A frame of joined horizontal rods is drawn over an arched form and a graduated scale. The caption labels the figure as horizontal rods joined together, accompanied by a series of numerical values.
Numerical values beside the rods
The diagram is annotated with numbers including 1 1/3, 8, 24, 9, 6 and 54, apparently measures or proportions attached to the joined rods.
Aphorism: wisdom is the daughter of experience
Written upside-down at the foot of the sheet is Leonardo's maxim that wisdom is the daughter of experience, the note breaking off before completing the thought.