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**People: Historian says da Vinci used man as main model for 'Mona Lisa By:Steve
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An Italian researcher says he has determined who the main model was for Leonardo da vinci's "Mona Lisa" painting and -- doncha know? -- it was a guy is a man.SO MONA LISA IS A MAN
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∙ 12y agoYes, The Mona Lisa is a guy.
There are some possibilities as to who the sitter could be; including a lover to Giuliano de Medici or Isabella D'Este, the Marchesa of Mantua. There are problems with both theories. First, Giuliano de Medici died in 1478 and the Mona Lisa was painted between 1503-1506. Secondly, Isabela D'Este really wanted to be painted by Leonardo and there is a drawing of her done by Leonardo but nothing else. (If you actually see a color portrait of Isabella, you'll noticed that she does not look like the Mona Lisa. For one thing, she was blond with fair skin).
The third theory and the one that is recognized by scholars is that this is the portrait of the wife of a cloth merchant called Lisa del Giocondo, Monna Lisa (Madonna Lisa). Leonardo da Vinci left all paintings (including the Mona Lisa) in his possession to Salai, his apprentice (although some may argue that Salai was his lover). On Salai's will is stated plainly and clearly including a brief description of what the portrait looks like, that the masterful portrait of the Florentine woman is identified as Lisa del Giocondo.
Giocondo in Italian means Jocund or, merry, happy. The fact that Mona Lisa is smiling is supposed to be a play on words in regards to her name.
yes shes a man its on my bottle cap...
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∙ 10y agono, she is not
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What were Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings?
There are many famous paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci. The most Famous two would have to be the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. :P Definitely the mona lisa. I would also say the last supper.
What did Leonardo Divinchi paint?
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Virgin of the Rocks are all representative of Leonardo's great insights and inventions in art. If The Mona Lisa is not his most famous work, then the sketch called, "Etruscan Man" is.
Who is the lady in the Mona Lisa painting?
A Florentine lady, probably Lisa Gherardini.
What paintings did Leonardo da vinci do?
"Mona Lisa", "Virgin of the Rocks", "Lady with Ermine", "Last Supper", etc. Leonardo da Vinci painted many paintings. His two most famous ones are the Mona Lisa (in the Louvre in Paris) and the Last Supper (in Italy).
What are the two most famous works of Leonardo da Vinci?
The Mona Lisa & The Last Supper :)
Leonardo da Vinci is famous for the Mona Lisa and for what other painting?
the last supper and The Vitruvian Man
What did Leonardo famous painting called?
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Virgin of the Rocks are all representative of Leonardo's great insights and inventions in art. If the Mona Lisa is not his most famous work, then the sketch called, "Etruscan Man" is.
Is it true that mona Lisa was ment to be half man his painting?
No that is not true.
What were Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings?
There are many famous paintings by Leonardo Da Vinci. The most Famous two would have to be the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper. :P Definitely the mona lisa. I would also say the last supper.
What did Leonardo Divinchi paint?
Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, and Virgin of the Rocks are all representative of Leonardo's great insights and inventions in art. If The Mona Lisa is not his most famous work, then the sketch called, "Etruscan Man" is.
Who is the lady in the Mona Lisa painting?
A Florentine lady, probably Lisa Gherardini.
What paintings did Leonardo da vinci do?
"Mona Lisa", "Virgin of the Rocks", "Lady with Ermine", "Last Supper", etc. Leonardo da Vinci painted many paintings. His two most famous ones are the Mona Lisa (in the Louvre in Paris) and the Last Supper (in Italy).
What are the two most famous works of Leonardo da Vinci?
The Mona Lisa & The Last Supper :)
Why did Italian people admire universal men such as Leonardo da vinei?
He is called the Universal Man because of his many occupations.
What was Leonardo da Vinci credited for?
He invented the parachute. He also studied the symmetry of human anatomy. He was also a famous artist. He painted the Mona LIsa for example. He was most knowledgeable and did many things. I have added a related link for you. The painting of Mona Lisa,The Adoration of the Magi,Annunciation,The last Supper are some of the things Leonardo Da Vinci was known for.
What nationality was the man who painted Mona Lisa?
Italian
Is it true that Mona Lisa is a man?
Mona Lisa is supposedly a mistress, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, made to the liking of da Vinci.
