Mona Lisa (c 1503-1519)
Leonardo da Vinci, Italian, 1452-1519 Oil on Poplar Panel, 21"x30", Musée du Louvre. Paris, France.
Considered the most famous and most recognizable painting in the world, it is supposedly a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. The del Giocondo's never took possession of the painting. da Vinci first painted on it for 4 years, waited a few years and painted on it another 3, before waiting until just before his death to finish the work. Although protected studiously for centuries, it never really gained any credence as a great work of art until the 1800s (300 years after it was painted). The painting has been studied in the greatest detail, and it has been believed to be the portrait of 8 different women, and even a portrait of Leonardo himself.
Considered the most famous and most recognizable painting in the world, it is supposedly a portrait of Lisa del Giocondo. The del Giocondo's never took possession of the painting. da Vinci first painted on it for 4 years, waited a few years and painted on it another 3, before waiting until just before his death to finish the work. Although protected studiously for centuries, it never really gained any credence as a great work of art until the 1800s (300 years after it was painted). The painting has been studied in the greatest detail, and it has been believed to be the portrait of 8 different women, and even a portrait of Leonardo himself.
Mon Alisa d’Nord’East
Nancy Patrick Carney
Acrylic and collage on canvas 22”x 26” Alisa is a thoroughly modern young woman from Northeast Minneapolis. She sips her latte at a local coffee shop while texting her friends. |
Coquette, After DaVinci
Calvin deRuyter
Watercolor on paper, mounted and waxed 22”x30” Her expression is sly, flirty and filled with sexual power, calling for mid-tones, yet in strong enough colors to give credence to her personal strength. |
Imagination and Intellect
Emily Donovan
Acrylic and collage on canvas 24” x 30” What happens when what has been written, studied and imagined about Leonardo’s intent alters the iconic image into a chapter of art history. Miss Enigma 2011
Pamela Weisdorf Mixed media on canvas 18” x 21” Heading to the beauty pageant, Mona L. was stopped by a stranger who handed her a pair of yellow gloves. “Wear these and you’ll win.” Puzzled, she agreed. After all, they matched her shoes! |
Mona in Minneapolis
Susan Fryer Voigt Pastel on Panel 18”x24” If Mona Lisa were to visit Minneapolis today, she would appreciate our architecture, coffee and politics! Leonardo’s Studio
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