Mona Lisa

Why it's great

The Mona Lisa's soft, mysterious smile and misty background make her the most famous painting in the world. Leonardo da Vinci worked on it from around 1503 and kept it with him until he died; today it hangs in the Louvre, where millions come to see it.

🏛️ Part of history

The Renaissance (1400–1600) — The Mona Lisa's soft, mysterious smile and misty background make her the most famous painting in the world.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 2,580 × 3,840 px · 9.9 megapixels · prints up to about 9 × 13 inches at 300 dpi File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.

About the artist

Leonardo da Vinci

1452–1519 · born in Vinci · died in Amboise

Leonardo da Vinci was born in the village of Vinci, near Florence, in 1452. He painted the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, but he was also a scientist, engineer and inventor who filled notebooks with ideas for flying machines and anatomy. He worked in Florence, Milan, Rome and France, where he died in 1519.