Why is the Mona Lisa called La Joconde?

Based on the mid-sixteenth century biography of Leonardo da Vinci by Giorgio Vasari, many historians believe the painting is a portrait of Madam Lisa Giocondo, wife of a wealthy Florentine. It is from Vasari that the painting received the name Mona Lisa, also known as La Gioconda in Italian or La Joconde in French.

What is the secret behind Mona Lisa’s painting?

The new analysis suggests that Leonardo used a technique called spolvero, which enabled him to transfer sketches from paper to canvas using charcoal dust, to paint the Mona Lisa. Speaking with artnet News, Cotte says, “The spolvero on the forehead and on the hand betrays a complete underdrawing.”

How much is the Mona Lisa worth today 2021?

around US$900 million
On permanent display at the Louvre in Paris, the Mona Lisa was assessed at US$100 million on December 14, 1962. Taking inflation into account, the 1962 value would be around US$900 million in 2021.

What is Mona Lisa resting her hand on?

Detail of Lisa’s hands, her right hand resting on her left. Leonardo chose this gesture rather than a wedding ring to depict Lisa as a virtuous woman and faithful wife. The painting was among the first portraits to depict the sitter before an imaginary landscape.

Is the Mona Lisa mystery solved?

One of the greatest mysteries in art history has been solved: British academics say they have discovered the secret behind the smile of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa by studying a recently discovered portrait by the Renaissance master, La Bella Principessa.

Who is the most beautiful woman in art?

It is her everlasting beauty and hint of a smile that has made her one of the most recognizable women in art….Mona Lisa (1506) by Leonardo Da Vinci.

Artist	Leonardo Da Vinci
Dimensions	77 cm x 53 cm
Current Location	The Louvre Museum, Paris