New tests have proved that a new painting believed to be original Mona Lisa could infact be true.
The Mona Lisa is a famous 15th century painting by Leonardo da Vinci. He is considered the master of Italian painting.
The tests were carried out after the painting was bought forward last September.
“When we add these new findings to the wealth of scientific and physical studies we already had, I believe anyone will find the evidence of a Leonardo attribution overwhelming,” said David Feldman vice-president of the foundation said.
There is a Mona Lisa in the Paris Louvre Art Museum. For over three centuries it has been thought it as the only one painted by Leonardo. This new finding proves Leonardo may have painted other copies.
Leonardo da Vinci
Nationality – Italian
Place of Birth – Vinci, Italy
Lifespan – April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519
Family – Son of Ser Piero di Antonio and Caterina
Educated – Served as an apprentice to Andrea del Verrocchio
Interesting Facts About the Mona Lisa !
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Da Vinci started to work at this painting in 1503
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He spent four years on the portrait
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It is painted on 77 x 53 cm poplar wood
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He never sold the portrait
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It has been suggested that the portrait of the Mona Lisa is in fact Leonardo’s female version of himself
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August 22, 1911 – Mona Lisa was stolen but soon recovered
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In 1956 an acid attempt damaged the lower half of the painting, the restoration took several years
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