Mona Lisa del Giocondo

The video explores the history and identity of the Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci. It discusses the discovery of a note by Agostini Vespucci confirming the identity of Mona Lisa as Lisa del Gioconda. The video delves into Lisa's background, her marriage to Francesco del Gioconda, and why Leonardo chose to paint her. It highlights Leonardo's desire to experiment with new ideas and the influence of his father. The video also reveals findings from a high-resolution scan, showing an underlying sketch and discussing the absence of Lisa's jewellery in the painting.

Why did Leonardo da Vinci choose to paint the wife of a bourgeois merchant?

What does the high-resolution scan taken in 2004 reveal about the Mona Lisa?