* Artist: Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)
* Subject: Portrait of Lisa del Giocondo
* Medium: Oil on poplar panel
* Dimensions: 77 cm × 53 cm (30.3 in × 20.9 in)
* Creation Date: c. 1503-1506
* Location: Musée du Louvre, Paris
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the most famous paintings in the world. It is characterized by its enigmatic smile, soft facial modeling, and the use of sfumato technique that appears to soften the edges of the sitter's face. The painting is shrouded in history and is often the subject of much debate and analysis. The painting is renowned for its technical precision, subtle emotions captured on Lisa's face, and Leonardo's mastery of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), which give the figure extraordinary dimension and realism.
This Renaissance masterpiece attracts millions of visitors to the Louvre each year making it one of the most visited and widely recognizable pieces of art globally.