Scientists have discovered a new secret in Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Mona Lisa. AP “In this case, it’s interesting to see that indeed there is a specific technique for the ground layer of ...

Painted by Leonardo da Vinci sometime between 1503 and 1519, the Mona Lisa is on display at the Louvre. Marc Piasecki / Getty Images. From her perch behind protective glass at the Louvre, the Mona ...

The "Mona Lisa" has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of art, scientists have gained new insight into the techniques ...

Arts Scientists winkle a secret from the ‘Mona Lisa’ about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece Researchers found a rare compound, plumbonacrite, in Leonardo da Vinci's first layer of paint.

Revealing Mona Lisa’s Secrets Through Advanced Analytical Chemistry. ACS Webinars June 20, 2024. Facebook LinkedIn X Pinterest Email. Historical paintings are also complex chemical objects so museums ...

The wood and smile of the Mona Lisa fascinate scientists. Not wooden smile. Wood and smile. A new study in the Journal of Cultural Heritage reveals how researchers have spent 18 years exploring ...

The Mona Lisa half-length portrait was painted by none other than Leonardo da Vinci in 1503. Learn about Monalisa’s real name, her mysterious smile and more!