The “Mona Lisa” has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of art, scientists have gained new insight into the techniques that ...

For centuries, the Mona Lisa has mesmerized viewers with her mysterious smile, captivating the imaginations of art lovers, historians, and scholars alike. Now, through the use of advanced X-ray ...

PARIS — The “Mona Lisa” has given up another secret. Using X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of art, scientists have gained new insight into the ...

This video explains how Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa remained relatively unknown for centuries after its completion around 1506. It hung quietly in French collections until August 21, 1911, when it ...