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MONA LISA (or La Gioconda)

$82.20 NZD


MONA LISA (or La Gioconda)

Leonardo da Vinci Italian, 1503–1519

Oil on poplar panel 77 × 53 cm (30⅜ × 20⅞ in.)

ABOUT THIS WORK

The most famous painting in the world, Mona Lisa is a masterpiece of Renaissance portraiture and psychological depth. The sitter — believed to be Lisa Gherardini, wife of a Florentine merchant — gazes outward with an enigmatic expression that has captivated viewers for over five centuries. Her subtle smile seems to shift depending on the viewer's distance and angle, creating an uncanny sense of presence and intimacy.

Leonardo's technique is revolutionary. He employs sfumato — a method of blending colors and tones so seamlessly that there are no harsh lines — to create an almost photographic softness. The landscape behind Lisa recedes into misty blue distances, suggesting infinite space and time. Her hands rest with remarkable naturalism, her posture perfectly balanced.

What makes this portrait transcendent is not the subject's beauty, but Leonardo's psychological penetration. He has captured not just a face, but an inner life — a moment of quiet contemplation, a hint of knowing amusement, an unfathomable mystery. The painting asks us: Who is she? What is she thinking? What does her smile mean?

THE ARTIST

Leonardo da Vinci (1452–1519) was the ultimate Renaissance man — painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, inventor, and philosopher. Working in Milan, Florence, and Rome, he created fewer than 20 paintings, each a miracle of observation and innovation. His notebooks reveal a mind obsessed with understanding the mechanics of nature, from human anatomy to the flight of birds. Mona Lisa is his most enduring legacy — a painting that seems to contain all human emotion in a single, perfect expression.


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More details

  • 100% carded cotton
  • Heavyweight fabric (8.2 oz)
  • Yarn diameter: 26 singles
  • Relaxed fit
  • Side-seamed construction
  • Wide neck and cuff ribbing
  • Double-needle stitch on hems
  • Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage

Size & Fit

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Quality Guarantee & Returns

  • Quality is guaranteed. If there is a print error or visible quality issue, we'll replace or refund it.
  • Because the products are made to order, we do not accept general returns or sizing-related returns.

MONA LISA (or La Gioconda) Size Guide

Size guide preview
Size label Length Width
S
27.75
20 1/2
M
29
22
L
30
23 1/2
XL
31.25
25
2XL
32 1/2
26.75
3XL
33 1/2
28.25

Measurements are provided by our suppliers. Product measurements may vary by up to 2" (5 cm).

Pro tip! Measure one of your products at home and compare it with the measurements you see in this guide.


A Length

Place the end of the tape beside the collar at the top of the tee (Highest Point Shoulder). Pull the tape measure to the bottom of the shirt.

B Width

Place the end of the tape at the seam under the sleeve and pull the tape measure across the shirt to the seam under the opposite sleeve.

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