Paintings become popular because of the beauty it exudes, but part of its popularity is the painter behind it. An example is leonardo da vinci mona lisa. The painter became popular because of his painting and the painting became popular because of the painter. But both are popular on their own. Leonardo da Vinci was a popular painter in the fourteenth century and he created his popular painting in the year 1503. Francesco del Giacondo commissioned da Vinci to create a portrait of his wife Lisa Ghirardi. There are many different stories behind the painting. The different stories are as mysterious as Mona Lisa’s smile. There are also different versions created out of this popular painting. Its original piece is now on display at the Musee de Louvre in Paris, France. The Leonardo da Vinci Mona Lisa may have different versions and interpretations. But one thing that is proven is that it is a popular painting from a popular painter.