Mona Lisa, was originally transferred from a cartoon. And while “cartoon” in this context just refers to a preliminary full-size drawing, this finding is still revelatory. In part because it ...

A new high-tech study of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa suggests that ... holes along the outlines of the drawing and uses charcoal dust to transfer the cartoon to canvas. The discovery ...

But a closer inspection reveals that the picture is composed from hundreds of tiny cartoon characters. A drawing of a dog lies along the Mona Lisa’s cheekbone, while a smiling cat sits on the ...

Pascal Cotte via artnet NewsA study 15 years in the making revealed a hidden drawing underneath the Mona Lisa‘s surface.

It is the only surviving large-scale drawing by Leonardo and is among the finest works on paper to survive from Renaissance Italy. Superficially the Burlington House Cartoon and the Mona Lisa ...

Then, the artist would place the drawing across the canvas and dust a fine powder of charcoal or clay through the holes to note the outlines. Cotte’s study of the Mona Lisa marks the first time ...

The big part of this finding isn’t that there is a planning element underneath—that’s a key part of almost every painting ever, especially ones that are figurative like the Mona Lisa.

Known for her smoky eyes and taunting smile, the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Now, after taking a closer look at the beloved Renaissance masterpiece, researchers ...

But a closer inspection reveals that the picture is composed from hundreds of tiny cartoon characters. A drawing of a dog lies along the Mona Lisa’s cheekbone, while a smiling cat sits on the ...