The Mona Lisa's Enigmatic Smile is Not Just a Painting - Apparently.
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic subject was not just a model, but also a real woman. Lisa del Giocondo, a member of the wealthy del Giocondo family, was the subject of the famous portrait, painted between 1503 and 1506. The painting's subtlety and nuance are a testament to da Vinci's skill as a portrait artist, as he captured the essence of his subject in a way that continues to fascinate art lovers to this day.