Speculations about Mona Lisa Speculations about Mona Lisa The 16th-century portrait Mona Lisa, or "La Gioconda" ("La Joconde"), painted in oil on a poplar panel by Leonardo da Vinci, has been the subject of a considerable deal of speculation. It has for a long time been argued that after Leonardo's death the painting was cut down by having part of the panel at both sides removed. Early copies depict columns on both sides of the figure. Only the edges of the bases can be seen in the original. However, some art historians, such as Martin Kemp, now argue that the painting has not been
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci industry/petrochemistry section. The communication section is divided in three different areas: One of the most characteristic sections of the museum is the "Leonardo da Vinci, Art & Science" area. This department of the museum is divided in four parts: Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci The Museo nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci" in Milan is the largest science and technology museum in Italy, and is dedicated to Italian painter and scientist Leonardo da Vinci. It was opened on 5 February 1953, inaugurated by prime minister of Italy, Alcide De Gasperi. This museum, in the