Renaissance Art: The Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa's Materials and Techniques

Materials and Techniques Used by Leonardo da Vinci in Creating the Mona Lisa

Panel of poplar wood
Layer of gesso

Techniques

Sfumato
Chiaroscuro
Aerial perspective

Overall, da Vinci's skillful use of materials and techniques helped to create a painting that is both technically masterful and emotionally engaging. The Mona Lisa continues to captivate viewers more than 500 years after it was created.

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