Category: art techniques

  • Unveiling the Ingenious Chemistry of Leonardo da Vinci in the ‘Mona Lisa’

    Unveiling the Ingenious Chemistry of Leonardo da Vinci in the ‘Mona Lisa’

    Leonardo da Vinci’s enigmatic masterpiece, the’ Mona Lisa, ‘ has intrigued observers with its elusive smile for centuries. Now, a groundbreaking discovery reveals another dimension of the painting’s allure: Leonardo’s pioneering use of materials. A recent study has unearthed a rare mineral compound in the painting, suggesting that da Vinci was not only a master…