Why is Lisa famous?

Answer 1

Leonardo da vinci was recognized in his own time for being a great artist. In his painting "Mona Lisa" we see one of the first uses of atmospheric perspective to create a look and feeling of depth. In his lifetime Leonardo completed only a few paintings, this, coupled with the fact that he carried the painting with him, even as he fled Italy to live in France most likely created an interest in the painting. As time has gone by many other factors have contributed to the "Mona Lisa" becoming so famous