[Solved] Who Painted the Mona Lisa? Leonardo Da Vinci

Who painted the famous 'Mona Lisa'?

[M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1997]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

The Renaissance marked a paradigm shift in world art history, emphasizing individual humanism and scientific realism, with the Mona Lisa as its ultimate icon.

Authentic Source Evidence

Leonardo Da Vinci (1452–1519) painted the 'Mona Lisa' in the early 16th century. The painting is renowned for its technical innovations, such as 'sfumato' (soft blurring of edges) and the subject's enigmatic expression. It currently resides in the Louvre Museum, Paris.

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: Leonardo Da Vinci is the definitive author of this masterpiece.

Logic 2: While Michelangelo and Rembrandt were also great masters, their signature works (e.g., Sistine Chapel or The Night Watch) are distinct from this specific portrait.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"What technical innovation did Leonardo use in the Mona Lisa?"

Sfumato, a technique of blending colors and tones so subtly that there is no perceptible transition between different shapes.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"The Mona Lisa represents the transition to the 'High Renaissance', where portraiture became a deep psychological study of the subject."

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