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1. www.britannica.com › story › why-is-the-mona-lisa-so-famousWhy Is the Mona Lisa So Famous? | Britannica

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   Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa (1503–19), the portrait hangs behind bulletproof glass within the Louvre Museum and draws thousands of jostling spectators each day. It is the most famous painting in the world, and yet, when viewers manage to see the artwork up close, they are likely to be baffled by the small ...

2. www.khanacademy.org › leonardo-da-vinci › aMona Lisa (article) | Leonardo da Vinci | Khan Academy

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   The most recognized painting in the world. The Mona Lisa was originally this type of portrait, but over time its meaning has shifted and it has become an icon of the Renaissance—perhaps the most recognized painting in the world. The Mona Lisa is a likely a portrait of the wife of a Florentine merchant.

3. www.museodelprado.es › en › the-collectionThe Mona Lisa - The Collection - Museo Nacional del Prado

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   Anchiano, 1452 - Amboise, 1519. The Mona Lisa. 1507 - 1516. Oil on walnut panel. On display elsewhere. This version of the Mona Lisa ( Louvre) was painted by one of Leonardo’s pupils.

4. mymodernmet.com › leonardo-da-vinci-mona-lisa-factsMona Lisa, the Ultimate Guide To The World's Most Recognizable...

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   The Mona Lisa is an oil painting by Italian artist, inventor, and writer Leonardo da Vinci. Likely completed in 1506, the piece features a portrait of a seated woman set against an imaginary landscape. In addition to being one of the most famous paintings, it is also the most valuable.

5. smarthistory.org › leonardo-mona-lisaSmarthistory – Leonardo, Mona Lisa

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   Dec 6, 2023 · The most recognized painting in the world. The Mona Lisa was originally this type of portrait, but over time its meaning has shifted and it has become an icon of the Renaissance—perhaps the most recognized painting in the world. The Mona Lisa is a likely a portrait of the wife of a Florentine merchant.

6. www.britannica.com › topic › Mona-Lisa-paintingMona Lisa - Renaissance, Iconic, Masterpiece | Britannica

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   Mona Lisa - Renaissance, Iconic, Masterpiece | Britannica. Contents. Home Visual Arts Painting. The Mona Lisa and its influence. The influence of the Mona Lisa on the Renaissance and later times has been enormous, revolutionizing contemporary portrait painting.

7. www.artble.com › artists › leonardo_da_vinciMona Lisa | artble.com

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   Mona Lisa. Date of Creation: 1506. Alternative Names: Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo, La Gioconda. Height (cm): 77.00. Length (cm): 53.00. Medium: Oil. Support: Wood. Subject: Figure. Framed: Yes. Art Movement: Renaissance. Created by: Leonardo da Vinci. Current Location: Paris, France. Displayed at: Musée du Louvre.