10Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1506)
The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most famous painting in the world, known for its enigmatic smile and the mystery surrounding the identity of the sitter. Created by Leonardo da Vinci during the Renaissance, this small portrait hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it attracts millions of visitors every year. The painting’s subtle use of sfumato, a technique that allows tones and colors to shade gradually into one another, contributes to its lifelike quality. The Mona Lisa has become a symbol of art itself, representing the height of Renaissance creativity and Leonardo’s unmatched skill in capturing human emotion.
