What is Mona Lisa Wearing?

The video explores the Mona Lisa's unique portrayal, devoid of typical high-status symbols, focusing on her face. It discusses the loss of her eyebrows due to restoration and the role of Leonardo's workshop in creating copies. The Spall Vero technique used by Leonardo is explained, highlighting its importance in art reproduction. The Prado Mona Lisa, a copy made by an apprentice, offers insights into the original painting's condition. Scientific methods like infrared radiography provide further understanding of the Mona Lisa's original appearance.

What is the significance of the simplicity of Mona Lisa's clothing and jewellery?

How did Leonardo da Vinci create the Mona Lisa using the Spall Vero technique?

What changes did Leonardo make to the painting that were also reflected in the copies made by his apprentices?

What insights does the Prado copy of the Mona Lisa provide about the original painting?

What evidence suggests that the Mona Lisa once had eyebrows and eyelashes?