Created:
Movement:
1503
High Renaissance
key Notes:
Sfumato technique, Enigmatic smile
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Dimensions:
77 cm x 53 cm
medium:
Oil on poplar
story of the work:

The "Mona Lisa," painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1503 and 1506, is widely believed to depict Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo. This portrait is renowned for its sophisticated use of sfumato, a technique that creates a soft transition between colors and tones, contributing to the enigmatic expression of the sitter.

Description of the work:

The "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci, measuring 77 cm by 53 cm, depicts a seated woman with an enigmatic expression, set against a distant landscape characterized by winding paths and a serene, atmospheric background. The painting is renowned for its use of sfumato, a technique that creates soft transitions between colors and tones, contributing to the lifelike quality of the subject's skin and the subtlety of her smile.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced

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Mona Lisa