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Mona Lisa Bela

Italian 15th Century

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a profile view portrait of a woman, focusing on her bust area. She is positioned facing left within the frame. Her facial features include a sharp nose, a slightly smiling mouth, and curved eyebrows. Her hair is covered by an intricately patterned headdress that extends upward and backward. The headdress is detailed with floral motifs and patterns. She is wearing clothing with elaborate patterns similar to the headdress. No jewelry or objects are visible on her. The background appears plain, allowing the decorated border to stand out significantly. The border surrounding her consists of symmetrical floral and geometric motifs and contains the text "MONA LISA BELA."

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1460
Medium
woodcut
Dimensions
3617 × 4404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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