**seated woman, believed to be Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine merchant, with her arms resting on the arms of a chair. She is shown in half-length, with a landscape visible in the background. The woman's expression is enigmatic and has been the subject of much debate over the years, with some interpreting it as a slight smile or smirk, while others see it as more neutral. The painting is known for its use of sfumato, a technique in which the edges of forms are blurred and blended together, giving the image a soft and atmospheric quality.** - Upscaled by <@1089902069894369320> (fast)
seated woman, believed to be Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine merchant, with her arms resting on the arms of a chair. She is shown in halflength, with a landscape visible in the background. The womans expression is enigmatic and has been the subject of much debate over the years, with some interpreting it as a slight smile or smirk, while others see it as more neutral. The painting is known for its use of sfumato, a technique in which the edges of forms are blurred and blended together, giving the image a soft and atmospheric quality.