Do you know what Duchamp did to the famous Mona Lisa? Let’s discover the fascinating story behind this iconic artwork. The passing of Leonardo da Vinci reportedly influenced Duchamp’s alteration of the Mona Lisa. He defaced Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa by adding a mustache and goatee and the letters …
Stealing the Mona Lisa was one of the greatest thefts of the 20th century, but what made him do it? Vincenzo Peruggia was an Italian handyman who worked at the Louvre museum in Paris. He stole the Mona Lisa in 1911. His motive for the theft was to return the …
Are you one of those who has been entranced by the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa? Or are you just curious about its history and the controversies surrounding it? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Today, I’ll delve into one of the most asked questions about this masterpiece: …
Are you curious about the Mona Lisa and whether it has its own room in the Louvre? Well, you’re in the right place! The Mona Lisa has its own room in the Louvre Museum, and it’s called the Salle des États, or the Hall of States. The Mona Lisa painting …
Are you a fan of art history or really into mysteries? Have you ever wondered about the real identity of the Mona Lisa? Well, you’re in for a treat because today, I will take you through every aspect to dive into this intriguing question. So, was Lisa Gherardini the Mona …
When one thinks of Leonardo Da Vinci’s religious works, several brilliant works of art immediately come to mind. The intense devoutness of the ceiling at Sala delle Asse and the tragedy in the Last Supper are absolutely breathtaking. Some people would include the Mona Lisa on this list, some would …
The maddening smile of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has puzzled art historians, lovers and even the casually interested. It wasn’t just her smile that drove people crazy, it was her anonymity. Though there have been theories throughout the years about her real identity, the matter was finally settled in …
In the history of art, few paintings have been bestowed with as much fame and acclaim as the Mona Lisa. Her curious smile and animated gaze have enchanted audiences for centuries, and her striking realism continues to stand as a testament to Leonardo da Vinci’s mastery of the human form and …
Painted by the great Italian master Leonardo da Vinci during the Italian Renaissance, the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous portraits in the world. The enigmatic eyes and smile of the woman captured in the painting have been the subject of poems, songs, and films, and crowds from all over …
The Mona Lisa is undoubtedly one of the most famous paintings of all time. As disclosure before we discuss its valuation, it’s important to remember that art is subjective and that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, we explore the more technical aspects that go into appraising …
There are few paintings more famous than Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. The small portrait of the woman with the perplexing grin is one of the Louvre museum’s most popular attractions, and she remains one of the most discussed and written about artworks of all time. In monetary terms alone, the Mona Lisa is virtually priceless. So, how …
Painted by the great Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci, the Mona Lisa has come to be virtually priceless in our contemporary era, and crowds from all over the world file into Paris’ Louvre museum just to catch a glimpse of the small portrait in person. It almost goes without saying that the Mona Lisa is one of …
Leonardo DaVinci was a true Renaissance Man, excelling in fields like anatomy, engineering, mathematics, science as well as art. However, one of the principal reasons the Mona Lisa is so famous is because of DaVinci’s use of Mathematical Proportionality. So how is the Golden Ratio used in the Mona Lisa? The Golden …
The Mona Lisa is a painting that needs no introduction. Painted during the Italian Renaissance by Leonardo da Vinci, the Mona Lisa is widely considered to be the most written and talked about portrait of all time. Every year, the painting draws flocks of museum goers to the Louvre to witness the elusive expression …
