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La Joconde nue or Monna Vanna is a 1514–1516 charcoal drawing with white highlights by the school of Leonardo da Vinci. It is a semi-nude portrait of a woman, 28-by-21 inch in size.[1] The position of the subject's hands and body are almost identical to that of Leonardo's Mona Lisa, leading some experts to suggest this work may be a preparatory drawing for the famous painting.[2] These experts identify this as an exceptionally fine work by a left-handed master, leading to speculation that it is the work of Leonardo himself.[2] The work has been held by the Condé Museum in Chantilly, France, since 1862.[2]
About twenty similar paintings of "nude Mona Lisas" are known; a famous one from da Vinci's school is the Donna nuda at the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg.[1]
- ^ a b Peltier, Elian (2017-09-29). "Did Leonardo da Vinci Sketch the 'Nude Mona Lisa'?". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-08-24.
- ^ a b c "Nude 'Mona Lisa' may be by Leonardo, say experts". news.yahoo.com. 2019-03-04.