Mona Lisa : 7 Articles

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The Hidden Mona Lisa Unveiled - Is It a Real da Vinci?

Art News • 2 minutes read
The "Isleworth Mona Lisa," possibly an earlier work by Leonardo da Vinci, has ignited debate over its authenticity. Now on display in Turin, Italy, this version is claimed by some to predate the famous Louvre Mona Lisa, while skeptics question its origins.

Rare Chemical Compound Found in 'Mona Lisa' Reveals Leonardo's Technique

Mona Lisa • 2 minutes read
Scientists have identified a rare chemical compound, plumbonacrite, in the base layer of the Mona Lisa, suggesting Leonardo da Vinci experimented with unique techniques. This discovery sheds light on Leonardo's artistic process and highlights his penchant for innovation.

The Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci

Mona Lisa • 21 minutes read
The Mona Lisa strikingly resembles Renaissance representations of the Virgin Mary, which was considered an ideal of femininity at the time. The woman in the painting is seated upright in a "pozzetto" armchair with her arms folded, indicating a reserved posture.

Leonardo da Vinci

Famous artist • 24 minutes read
Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452, and passing away on May 2, 1519, was an extraordinary Italian polymath of the High Renaissance...

A popular TikTok joke about the theft of the Mona Lisa has confused many people

Art News • 2 minutes read
A joke TikTok about the Mona Lisa being stolen has gone viral, making many people confused because they thought it was real.

A man was arrested after scaling Mona Lisa

Louvre • 2 minutes read
A 36-year-old man was placed in psychiatric care after a painting's display case was covered in cake in an apparent climate protest.

Mona Lisa: the mystery continues in contemporary art

Leonardo da Vinci • 6 minutes read
The Portrait of Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda, is an inescapable masterpiece of art history, to say the least, which, created by the great master Leonardo da Vinci, between about 1503 and 1505, continues to be a popular subject in contemporary art...

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