Mona Lisa, oil on wood panel by Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1503-06; in the Louvre, Paris, France. 77 x 53 cm.

Why is the Mona Lisa Such a Famous Painting?

Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci meticulously crafted the Mona Lisa between 1503 and 1519, this enigmatic portrait continues toMagnetically draw throngs of viewers daily at the Louvre Museum. Encased…