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Mona Lisa
Iconic portrait depicting Lisa Gherardini, wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo. Famous for the mysterious expression of Mona Lisa, achieved through the sfumato technique, which subtly softens transitions between colors. Portrait composition with an innovative half-figure arrangement and a fanciful landscape in the background.
Portrait of the Creator
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Artist
Leonardo da Vinci
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Date of birth and death
15 April 1452 – 2 May 1519
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Natinality
Italian
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Style
High Renaissance
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Significant works
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Virgin of the Rocks, Lady with an Ermine, Vitruvian Man
Information about the work
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Year:
1503-1519
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Execution technique:
oil on panel (Lombard poplar)
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Location:
Louvre, Paris, France
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Theme:
female portrait, Renaissance, enigma, beauty, mystery
Internal Narrative and Creative Framework
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Inner Narrative
The painting symbolizes harmony between man and nature, and Mona Lisa's subtle smile is the source of many interpretations regarding emotions and personality. This work is an important example of Renaissance technical and artistic innovations, combining realism with symbolism and mystery.
The key to interpreting the work
When analyzing the painting, pay attention to the masterful use of light and shadow, composition, and the meaning of the background - the fantastic landscape. Consider the symbolism of the smile and posture and how it affects the viewer's feelings. Depicting the model as a half-figure with open space behind her is an innovative way of portraiture.See other works by this artist
Study of the Hanged Bernardo di Bandino Baroncelli, assassin of Giuliano de Medici
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1479
The proportions of the human figure (The Vitruvian Man)
- Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
- Year: 1492
