Description
or Monna Lisa (Lady Lisa) is painted at the beginning of the 16th century by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
The Mona Lisa has become a famous painting because since its creation many artists have taken it as a reference, making the Mona Lisa one of the most famous works of art in the world: it is one of the most famous female faces more world famous.
The Mona Lisa was painted during the High Renaissance period which is marked by political events which will greatly influence the arts: this period refers to the art of the Rome of the Popes, Florence and Venice (1500 to 1530): Western art has reached its peak for many, the aim of which is to bring a message of universal significance.
The Mona Lisa is on display at the Louvre Museum in Paris. It was King François I who acquired it and installed it in Fontainebleau. It was Louis XIV who transferred the painting from the Louvre Palace to the Tuileries Palace to finally be exhibited in Versailles.
