Mona Lisa can be termed as the best work of art of all time in the world. It is a half-length portrait of a woman, which was created by Leonardo Da Vinci during the period 1503 to 1506. The artwork is known to be the most famous, being the most parodied, the most written about, sung about and visited in the world. It is known by not only art lovers but by the world’s population better part. It is assumed that the artwork was a representation of Lisa Gherardini, who was the wife to Francesco Giocondo. Art historians believe that the artwork was incomplete by 1506 and that Da Vinci continued working on the project by 1517. Despite Da Vinci’s origin being Italian, the artwork is held at The Louvre, in France, after being acquired by King Francis I of France (Lorenz, 2015). Mona Lisa is an enigmatic work of art that should be kept safe as a representation of the Renaissance era, and as a significant piece of artwork.
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Most historians believe that the project commenced during the period 1503-1506, but Kemp and art historian note that there is no confirmation of the date by history. According to Vasari, one of Leonardo’s contemporary, believes that Da Vinci left the artwork unfinished after working on it for four years. He was later invited by the king of France, King Francis I to work within the castle. He believes that it was here that Da Vinci continued with the Mona Lisa art, where he finalized the work and leaving it in the possession of France. Carmen Bambach, who is also an art historian, concludes that the refined work on the project was carried out during the period spent in the castle, 1516-1517. The masterpiece has changed locations and ownership for many years, precisely during the world war and the French Revolution. The original copy is now at the Louvre, France, where it is displayed for visitors to see and study (Lorenz,
History …show more content…
Most historians believe that the project commenced during the period 1503-1506, but Kemp and art historian note that there is no confirmation of the date by history. According to Vasari, one of Leonardo’s contemporary, believes that Da Vinci left the artwork unfinished after working on it for four years. He was later invited by the king of France, King Francis I to work within the castle. He believes that it was here that Da Vinci continued with the Mona Lisa art, where he finalized the work and leaving it in the possession of France. Carmen Bambach, who is also an art historian, concludes that the refined work on the project was carried out during the period spent in the castle, 1516-1517. The masterpiece has changed locations and ownership for many years, precisely during the world war and the French Revolution. The original copy is now at the Louvre, France, where it is displayed for visitors to see and study (Lorenz,