Monimal Lisa

Monimal 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.