Who knew I could take a photograph of this incredible piece of art!
Photography is allowed without a flash in the...
I stood there in total awe...
I had always wanted to see this mysterious painting that I had heard about all of my life. I've always been fascinated with the mystery of the Mona Lisa.
There are so many theories surrounding her that
no one will ever know the true meaning of her creation. But, it continues to be said, she knows something we don't.
| Artist | Leonardo da Vinci |
|---|---|
| Year | c. 1503–1519 |
| Type | Oil on poplar |
| Dimensions | 77 cm × 53 cm (30 in × 21 in) |
| Location | Musée du Louvre, Paris |
The Mona Lisa (La Gioconda or La Joconde, or Portrait of Lisa Gherardini, wife of Francesco del Giocondo[1]) is a half-length portrait of a woman by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci, which has been acclaimed as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world."[2]
The painting, thought to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco del Giocondo, is in oil on a poplar panel, and is believed to have been painted between 1503 and 1506.[1] It was acquired by King Francis I of France and is now the property of the French Republic, on permanent display at the Musée du Louvre in Paris.[1] The ambiguity of the subject's expression, frequently described as enigmatic,[3]
the monumentality of the composition, the subtle modeling of forms and
the atmospheric illusionism were novel qualities that have contributed
to the continuing fascination and study of the work.[1]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona_Lisa
About 6 million people view the painting at the Louvre each year and I'm sure the fascination will continue forever and ever.
About 6 million people view the painting at the Louvre each year and I'm sure the fascination will continue forever and ever.
Now that is a treat . . . who would think you would have your own Mona Lisa . . . aren't memories the best . . .
ReplyDeleteI can't believe they let you take photographs! That is absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
karianne
That's a beautiful photo of the Mona Lisa!
ReplyDeletein the presence of a true classic.
ReplyDeleteNancy I am so excited for you! I just found out I get to visit Paris sometime in the next year! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm surprised they let you take photos. Nice! I imagine she's more beautiful in person. :)
ReplyDeleteShe hangs in my guest room:) I love her! Have a blessed day dear Nancy, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteVery cool Miss Nancy. I would have been terrified to snap a photo even though it was okay.
ReplyDeleteI did not know that!!!
ReplyDeleteI took Amber to London for her 21st birthday and she snapped a few pics in The National Gallery.....but I don't think she was supposed to!!
Good for you!!
How neat to be able to say you were there:@)
ReplyDeleteWhat an honor to be so close! Intriguing piece of art for sure.
ReplyDeleteTTFN ~
Have a great day ~
Hugs,
Marydon
Wow! You got a PICTURE of that? How cool is that? I have always found the history there interesting, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy! Oh, you took a great picture. I've seen her too and was so amazed the painting is so small. What a wonderful time you've had.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Absolutely beautiful Nancy!!
ReplyDeleteThat really is amazing! I am always in awe when I visit art museums! And this is something special to see in person!
ReplyDeleteHi Nancy...
ReplyDeleteMy friend, this post about the Mona Lisa brought back so many wonderful memories for me. My honey took me to Europe for our honeymoon seven years ago. Visiting the Louvre was a dream come true for me. Ohhh yes...I was so shocked to find out that we could photograph the works of art. I too, have a photo of the great Mona Lisa! Thanks so much for sharing this with us...it was interesting to read the history of the piece again!
Thanks so much for coming by my place and leaving such a sweet note. I sooo enjoyed your visit, my friend!
Warmest wishes,
Chari
I remember standing in front of the Mona Lisa, me and about 10,000 of my traveling companions ... marveling at the fact that I was actually standing in front of the Mona Lisa!! I did this pretty much all the way through Paris, you understand.
ReplyDeleteThis was before digital photography, so I have actual negatives and prints of a similar photo, tucked away somewhere.