Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci
Description
A half-length portrait of Lisa Gherardini, this painting is renowned for its subtle modeling of forms and enigmatic expression. Her gaze follows the viewer, and her faint smile has sparked endless debate.
Analysis
Leonardo's use of sfumato creates an almost ethereal quality. The landscape behind her transitions from a calm river valley to rugged, imaginative mountains, hinting at the duality of nature and humanity.
Details
- Date: c. 1503-1506
- Medium: Oil on poplar panel
- Dimensions: 77 cm x 53 cm
- Location: Louvre Museum, Paris