Mona Lisa
c. 1503–1519 Louvre Museum
About this artwork
This iconic half-length portrait is painted in oil on a poplar panel, showcasing Leonardo's mastery of sfumato. It is widely believed to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo.
Did you know?
The Mona Lisa is famous not only for its subject's mysterious gaze but also for its dramatic history, including its daring theft from the Louvre in 1911. Its global fame was significantly cemented by this high-profile disappearance, which kept it in newspaper headlines worldwide for two years before it was recovered.
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Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1503–1519
