fold

da Vinci's drapery studies

the part of the fold that is farthest

from its course will turn most 

to its original form

beautiful folds shall be made around the figure

where the limbs assemble

and pull the drapery between themselves

the draperies thin, thick, new, old,

with folds broken and pleated

soft light, shadows obscure and less

obscure, with or without

reflections, definite or indistinct

according to distances and colors;

and the garments according to the rank

of those who wear them

long or short

fluttering or 

stiff