Feb 03, 2011 12:28 AM GMT
A New Theory for "Mona Lisa"
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An Italian art historian, Silvano Vinceti, believes the model for the "Mona Lisa" was a man named Gian Giacomo Caprotti, better known as Salai, a male apprentice (and possible lover) of da Vinci.
At a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, Vinceti explained his theory. "Salai was a favorite model for Leonardo," Vinceti said. "Leonardo certainly inserted characteristics of Salai in the last version of the 'Mona Lisa.'" Vinceti pointed out the similarities between the noses and mouths as examples.
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http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/94265
Gian Giacomo Caprotti was also thought to be one of his lovers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gian_Giacomo_Caprotti_-_Salai.jpg

[QUOTE]
An Italian art historian, Silvano Vinceti, believes the model for the "Mona Lisa" was a man named Gian Giacomo Caprotti, better known as Salai, a male apprentice (and possible lover) of da Vinci.
At a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, Vinceti explained his theory. "Salai was a favorite model for Leonardo," Vinceti said. "Leonardo certainly inserted characteristics of Salai in the last version of the 'Mona Lisa.'" Vinceti pointed out the similarities between the noses and mouths as examples.
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http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/94265
Gian Giacomo Caprotti was also thought to be one of his lovers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gian_Giacomo_Caprotti_-_Salai.jpg

