A cloudburst of material possessions

A dense cloudburst releases a chaotic rain of everyday items including spectacles, hammers, bellows, shears, and rakes. Fine vertical lines create the impression of a heavy downpour, while the scattered objects tumble toward the ground in a surreal display of clutter. Leonardo's characteristic mirror writing appears at the top and bottom of the sheet, framing the satirical scene.

This drawing serves as a visual allegory for the 'Prophecies' found in Leonardo’s notebooks, satirizing human greed and the vanity of material accumulation. It reflects a Neoplatonic skepticism regarding the physical world, suggesting that the pursuit of earthly goods is a form of madness that enslaves the human spirit.