The Mona Lisa (/ ˌmoʊnə ˈliːsə / MOH-nə LEE-sə; Italian: la Gioconda [la dʒoˈkonda] or Monna Lisa [ˈmɔnna ˈliːza]; French: la Joconde [la ʒɔkɔ̃d]) is a half-length portrait painting by Italian …

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 …

Jan 27, 2025 · Mona Lisa, oil painting on a poplar wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, probably the world’s most famous painting. It was painted sometime between 1503 and 1519, when …

The Mona Lisa is much more than just a painting, it's a cultural icon. Learn how Leonardo da Vinci created this iconic image and why it's so famous.

Oct 7, 2024 · The enigmatic Mona Lisa – from Nat King Cole’s lilting melodies in 1994 to Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s groundbreaking 2018 music video, her impact has reverberated through time and …

Oct 6, 2024 · Created by Leonardo Da Vinci about 1503, the Mona Lisa was not always the worldwide symbol it is today. Following its theft in 1911, it became well-known all around and …

Dec 12, 2023 · One of the most iconic and recognizable paintings in the world is the Mona Lisa (ca. 1503-1519) painted by Leonardo da Vinci. The unique appeal of the portrait lies in its …

Jul 31, 2023 · The Mona Lisa is widely regarded as a Renaissance masterpiece and a pioneering work of art. Its historical relevance, as well as Leonardo da Vinci’s talent, add to its worth. So …

Aug 4, 2024 · It is famous for being Leonardo da Vinci’s favorite painting that he carried until he died. However, this mysterious painting has taken 500 years and counting to decipher. Here is …

May 3, 2023 · Highly regarded during her lifetime, immensely famous after her death, Lisa Gherardini, better known as the Mona Lisa, is the face of the world's most famous painting. …