The Hidden Secrets Behind Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa

5 astonishing mysteries

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Upon first glance, many may wonder as to why she is so famous. You may see nothing but a simple composition with the focal point of the painting being that of a silk merchant's wife, Lisa del Giocondo. Yes, she is painted by a genius, but does she really deserve to be so highly coveted? After all, there are other masterpieces of more complex compositions and of equally skilled if not better painters. Regardless of what you or I may think, there is no denying that she has captured the hearts and intrigue of millions if not billions of people for centuries, and yet still remains at the forefront of pop culture. Walk outside your home today and show a stranger her picture. I can practically guarantee you that they would be able to identify her in a heartbeat.

It goes without question that she is more than just a wood panel. More so a wood panel riddled with secrets.

The Mark of the Painter

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While the Louvre disputes this claim, some art historians truly believe that the master renaissance painter embedded his initials microscopically within the eye of the…