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
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The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503, is an iconic work of art created using oil on poplar wood. This masterpiece 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 subject. The painting's historical impact is profound, as it has become a symbol of the Renaissance's artistic achievements and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Leonardo da Vinci, a polymath of the Italian Renaissance, was not only a painter but also an accomplished scientist, engineer, and inventor, which is reflected in his meticulous approach to art. The Mona Lisa's fame is further amplified by its mysterious provenance and the identity of its sitter, believed to be Lisa Gherardini, which has intrigued scholars and art enthusiasts for centuries. Today, the painting is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it remains one of the most visited and studied artworks in the world.

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Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

The "Mona Lisa," painted by Leonardo da Vinci in 1503, is an iconic example of the Italian Renaissance style, characterized by its use of sfumato and detailed background landscape. This oil on poplar panel depicts a woman with an enigmatic expression and is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

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Mona Lisa