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I recently saw a reproduction of the Mona Lisa and realized that I really don't know anything about it. Why is it so famous? I found the answer on the Nerdish website, in the article What is so Special About Mona Lisa? The article opened up a "second bottom" to this painting for me. Leonardo depicted Lisa del Giocondo with such a sophisticated technique that even centuries later the portrait evokes admiration. Sfumato, a method of smoothly transitioning tones, makes her face surprisingly alive. And also important is the pose and gaze. She looks directly at the viewer, but as if she knows something that we do not. The article also says that the artist was not only a master of the brush, but also a real scientist. He studied anatomy, psychology, even the atmosphere. Thanks to this, the Mona Lisa seems alive. I am grateful for this article - without it, I would not have understood why the world is in love with this mysterious woman.