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Oracle of DelphiThere’s Something About Mona?
March 18th 2008 00:06
Stalking Mona Lisa
The lady in question?
The Mona Lisa is arguably the most recognised and famous painting in art history. Created by the equally mythical Leonardo Da Vinci the oil painting done on a canvas of poplar has been excessively obsessed upon like no other work.
Why has it triggered a timeless fascination with the public, critics and connoisseurs? Delivered to the world in the 16th century, what is it about this particular Italian Renaisance piece that has inspired this epic analysis?
Displayed in France’s Musée du Louvre in Paris under the title “Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo.” As with many revolutionary creative expressions, the Mona Lisa was not recognised until centuries later in the mid 1800’s.
The Louvre - A gallery of Treasures
Having seen the priceless jewel of creation first hand in the Louvre I can attest that it is not its physical size or majesty. Much smaller than you would expect the Mona Lisa is on a panel that measures 77 × 53 cm.
Undoubtedly moving, there is an element of spiritual awakening seing this important work face to face, which blossoms a yearning to examine it thoroughly. It doesn’t take long to notice the mood of mystery that beams from Mona’s face.
The much discussed smile, smirk, grin has been read numerous ways. Its aura interpreted into every form from malicious to malevolent. The eyes that follow you around the room, no matter the viewer’s position always sitting in judgement.
Then there is the choice of composition, a half portrait. Closer more intimate than the full anatomy in the frame. More removed that a zoomed in traditional portrait. The textured colours and shapes permeate an atmosphere of melancholy.
There are not enough hours in the day to examine every rich detail of this elegant image, I only hope my words inspire you to embark on further investigation.
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