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 Painting So Famous?

Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci completed the Mona Lisa (circa 1503-1519), this iconic portrait continues to captivate millions. Housed behind bulletproof glass in the Louvre Museum, it draws throngs…