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In 2005, it was officially confirmed that the person depicted in Leonardo da Vinci s Mona Lisa was Lisa del Giocondo.

Jan 12, 2023•1 min read

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In 2005, it was officially confirmed that the person depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’ was Lisa del Giocondo.

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