The Italian man, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), was born in Anchiano, Tuscany. His father, Ser Peiro, was an attorney and his mother, Caterina, was a peasant. His parents never married, nor did they have more children together, however, Da Vinci had seventeen half-siblings. Da Vinci appreciation for nature came from his uncle who helped raise him. He had no formal education and was apprenticed under his father at the age of 15. He had many hobbies and even a fascination with the human body and animal bodies. He would document his finding in his many notebooks. He has a great understanding of many things and enjoying continuously learning.
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It was recently determined by scholars that the portrait represents Lisa, wife of Francesco del Giocondo. Nonetheless, this oil painting is subtle and does not have any hard lines. It leaves the viewer to wonder what Mono Lisa’s intentions are. Her half grin is mysterious and is the focal point of the painting. Her body posture is questionable as well. Her hands are crossed and her body is facing a different direction. She does not appear to be comfortable. This painting leaves viewers to question what Da Vinci was trying to capture with this awestricken image. This painting can be found at the Louvre Museum in Paris,