Original artwork description:

In The Death of the Vitruvian Man, Roman Sedlák delivers a bold reinterpretation of one of art history’s most iconic figures. Set in a desolate, industrial-like space, Leonardo da Vinci’s idealized human form lies collapsed—his symmetry broken, his perfection undone. The atmosphere is stark, almost theatrical, evoking a sense of abandonment and existential decay.

Sedlák fuses classical reference with contemporary critique, challenging the viewer to reconsider the human figure not as a symbol of order and proportion, but as a vulnerable presence in a fragmented world. Painted with technical precision and emotional intensity, this piece resonates as both a visual statement and philosophical inquiry.

Materials used:

acrylic and oil

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