jan 1, 1505 - Leonardo da Vinci paints the Mona Lisa

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Leonardo da Vinci is arguably the most famous figure from the Renaissance. Born in 1452 near Florence, he worked in fields ranging from science to art to engineering. The Mona Lisa was one of his paintings, painted between 1503 and 1506, believed to have been done on Lisa Gherardini.

The Mona Lisa has since become the most well-known piece of art in the entire world. It has been praised by many for its intricacy, illusion, and beauty. The painting has hung in the Louvre Museum since 1797, however has hung in Napoleon's bedroom, been stolen in 1911, and vandalised multiple times throughout its life. The Mona Lisa stands as a testament to da Vinci's brilliance, valued at over 1 billion dollars.

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