Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa 1503-06
The most recognizable piece of Leonardo Da Vinci’s that shows that he is an ideal Renaissance man is the Mona Lisa. The Mona Lisa shows the Renaissance ideals of secularism, realism, and individualism. The Mona Lisa shows secularism because it is a portrait of a women and does not have anything do with God. Realism is also shown in this painting because of the realistic colors and details on her clothes. Individualism is also in the in the picture because it is a portrait of one person. The Mona Lisa is the quintessential example of Leonardo Da Vinci showing the major Renaissance values in his work.