Mona Lisa’s secrets to be unveiled by scientists

We’ve all wondered what’s the reason behind that enigmatic smile from Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vinci’s 16th century masterpiece. Considered to be the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa underwent the most extensive three dimensional scan ever undertaken for scientists to unveil her secrets. And now, the results will finally be revealed.

Scientists from Canada‘s National Research Council (NRC) used special 3D technology to scan the picture on both sides for that high resolution 3D image data of the whole painting. According to the NRC, this will shed new light on the history and condition of the work, as well as the great master’s technique in painting. Da  Vinci’s delicate hazy effect, known as the “sfumato” method, has generated a lot of wonder and awe from experts and aficionados alike.

The findings will be unveiled today ahead of a public lecture in Ottawa, where the Council promises their Mona Lisa model to allow both art history specialists and the general public to get closer than ever before without risking damage to the real picture. The portrait itself will remain in the Louvre museum in Paris.

The woman in the world-renowned portrait has been identified as Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine merchant named Francesco de Giocondo.

While this may seem like good news and an advancement for art technology, one cannot help but wonder if this really is necessary. After all, there are certain things and secrets that were meant to be hidden. With these secrets revealed, it will definitely have an impact on Mona Lisa’s mysterious aura, which is the basis of her appeal.

We’ll keep you updated on more news on Mona Lisa and her secrets.

We’ve all wondered what’s the reason behind that enigmatic smile from Mona Lisa, Leonardo Da Vinci’s 16th century masterpiece. Considered to be the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa underwent the most extensive three dimensional scan ever undertaken for scientists to unveil her secrets. And now, the results will finally be revealed.

Scientists from Canada‘s National Research Council (NRC) used special 3D technology to scan the picture on both sides for that high resolution 3D image data of the whole painting. According to the NRC, this will shed new light on the history and condition of the work, as well as the great master’s technique in painting. Da  Vinci’s delicate hazy effect, known as the “sfumato” method, has generated a lot of wonder and awe from experts and aficionados alike.

The findings will be unveiled today ahead of a public lecture in Ottawa, where the Council promises their Mona Lisa model to allow both art history specialists and the general public to get closer than ever before without risking damage to the real picture. The portrait itself will remain in the Louvre museum in Paris.

The woman in the world-renowned portrait has been identified as Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine merchant named Francesco de Giocondo.

While this may seem like good news and an advancement for art technology, one cannot help but wonder if this really is necessary. After all, there are certain things and secrets that were meant to be hidden. With these secrets revealed, it will definitely have an impact on Mona Lisa’s mysterious aura, which is the basis of her appeal.

We’ll keep you updated on more news on Mona Lisa and her secrets.