But what exactly is it about this 16th-century masterpiece that continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide, making it arguably the most famous painting in history? At first glance, the Mona ...

Naoto Nakagawa, paintings from the “Mona Lisa Series” (2017–19), acrylic on canvas, each piece 30 x 21 inches, the same dimensions as those of the original “Mona Lisa” (c.1503–19) by Leonardo da Vinci ...