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Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci • c. 1503-1506
Leonardo da Vinci's enigmatic portrait, renowned for its subtle smile and atmospheric sfumato.
On view at Musee du Louvre, Paris
Context
Commissioned for a Florentine merchant, the work became a French royal possession before residing permanently at the Louvre. It also became a global icon after its 1911 theft and dramatic recovery, which amplified its modern fame.
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