Minimal Lisa

Minimal Lisa

Linoprint on paper.
Format A6.
Carved and printed by hand with love and respect.
Signed and numbered.

This print is based on « Mona Lisa », an iconic oil painting created by the Italian Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci, believed to have been painted between 1503 and 1506. The painting depicts a woman, believed to be Lisa Gherardini, with a mysterious smile and enigmatic gaze. She is portrayed against a distant landscape, with her hands folded in front of her. The composition is characterized by da Vinci’s masterful use of sfumato, a technique that creates soft transitions between tones and gives the painting a sense of depth and atmosphere. The « Mona Lisa » is renowned for its realism, subtle details, and the elusive quality of the subject’s expression, which has fascinated viewers for centuries.

Da Vinci: Mona Lisa

This print is based on « The Girl with a Pearl Earring », a renowned oil painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer, believed to have been painted around 1665. The painting features a young woman, shown in three-quarter view, wearing a turban and a large pearl earring. Her enigmatic expression and the striking contrast between light and shadow contribute to the painting’s intrigue. The pearl earring, in particular, stands out as a focal point, drawing viewers’ attention to the girl’s face. Vermeer’s meticulous attention to detail and use of light create a sense of depth and realism, making the painting one of his most celebrated works and a masterpiece of Dutch Golden Age art.