In the years around 1503-1506, Leonardo da Vinci famously painted the masterpiece known as the "Mona Lisa." This renowned painting, also called "La Gioconda" in Italian, depicts a woman with a enigmatic and captivating smile. Created using oil on wood, the artwork is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, where it continues to captivate visitors from around the world with its timeless beauty and intrigue.