Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Q: Who painted the Mona Lisa?
A: The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance in Florence, Italy.
Q: What is the painting's official name?
A: The painting's official name is La Gioconda or La Joconde.
Q: Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?
A: The Mona Lisa is so famous because it has been studied, recognized, and copied extensively, making it one of the most well-known works of art in the world. It also attracts millions of visitors to Paris every year to see its enigmatic smile.
Q: Who owns the Mona Lisa now?
A: The Mona Lisa is currently owned by France and displayed at the Louvre museum in Paris.
Q: When did Leonardo begin painting the Mona Lisa?
A: Leonardo began painting the Mona Lisa in 1503 or 1504 in Florence, Italy.
Q: Where did Napoleon I hang it during his reign? A: During his reign, Napoleon I had it hanging in his bedroom at Tuileries Palace before moving it to Louvre where it still hangs today.
Q: Who was speculated to be model for this portrait ? A: Giorgio Vasari thought that model for this portrait was a person named Lisa Gherardini and speculation over this was solved by Dr Armin Schlechter who found notes written by Agostino Vespucci which reinforced Vasari’s earlier identification of her as wife of Francesco del Giocondo , a rich silk merchant from Florence .
