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Da Vinci’s Secret Drawing Underneath The ‘Mona Lisa’ Reveals How Different This Masterpiece Almost Was
There's a hidden drawing underneath the "Mona Lisa" — and it shows that this masterpiece almost looked very different.
No more roommates for Mona Lisa! Iconic painting to get own gallery at the Louvre — and Americans will help foot the bill
Art critics hailed news of the move, saying that the precious painting has stolen the spotlight for long enough.
Beyond Mona Lisa; 5 most exceptional artworks by Leonardo da Vinci
One of the most famous Biblical artworks is undoubtedly this one. ‘The Last Supper’ is a mural created by da Vinci and shows ...
Archaeologists Followed a Sketch by Leonardo da Vinci. It Led to Secret Tunnels Under an Ancient Castle.
An underground tunnel network long rumored thanks to drawings by Leonardo da Vinci under Milan’s Sforza Castle are proven to ...
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The Murky Story Of Lisa Gherardini, The 16th-Century Noblewoman Who May Be Portrayed In The Mona Lisa
A 16th-century Florentine noblewoman, Lisa Gherardini was the wife of a successful silk merchant named Francesco del Giocondo. But was she also the subject of the Mona Lisa? Many scholars believe she ...
Mona Lisa gets room of her own - these are the quirkiest renditions of the iconic painting
As French President Emmanuel Macron announces that the Mona Lisa will move into a new, dedicated room inside the Louvre, we ...
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With Louvre makeover, Macron makes a long-term bet on French soft power
Will the Louvre’s New Renaissance project, which will create a separate special chamber for the Mona Lisa, allow for an eventual political renaissance for France’s beleaguered President?