The Masterpieces That Shaped Art History, A Look at the 7 Most Important Paintings
The Mona Lisa “The Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci is a painting that was completed around 1504 and is believed to depict Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine merchant. The painting is known for its enigmatic and elusive quality, with the subject’s slight smile and gaze captivating viewers for centuries. Da Vinci employed a technique called sfumato, which involves layering thin glazes of oil paint to create a hazy, atmospheric effect....