Leonardo's genius (colour litho)

Leonardo's genius. On the 500th anniversary of his birth, the celebrations of the one who was one of the highest and most diverse spirits in human history began in his native town of Vinci. Here the great artist painting the very famous portrait of Mona Lisa (later called La Gioconda). To keep alive on the lips of the beautiful model that smile that forms the greatest enchantment of the masterpiece, Leonardo - says Vasari - kept, while he was portraying her, who played or sang, and continuously buffoons that would make her feel happy. Illustration for Courier Sunday, 20 April 1952.