The “Mona Lisa” has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of art, scientists have gained new insight into the techniques that ...
But what exactly is it about this 16th-century masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide, making it arguably the most famous painting in history? At first glance, the Mona ...
Ever wondered what the secret is behind the mysterious smile of the “Mona Lisa”? Ask her yourself during a multisensory journey through Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces and technological inventions, ...
Leonardo da Vinci spends 14 years working on the Mona Lisa, the culmination of all his knowledge. Toward the end of his life, Leonardo da Vinci finally finds the perfect patron – the King of France – ...
The artworks of Leonardo da Vinci are vast and storied. “The Last Supper.” “The Vitruvian Man.” The “Mona Lisa,” for goodness sake. But even amongst such a storied and well-studied body of work, there ...
SAN FRANCISCO - For centuries, the "Mona Lisa" has beguiled art buffs unable to resist speculating on its ori-gins and meaning. Now a French inventor claims to have some answers, including the fate of ...
Artist Ron Piccirillo claims he found the heads of a lion, an ape and a buffalo hovering in the air in the background of the Mona Lisa, after turning the painting on its side. (Photo Credit: ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This exhibit has been extended through Sunday, April 27, according to the official website, southfloridapbs.org/davinci. Ever wondered what the ...