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The Life of Lisa Gherardini del Giocondo, the (Most Likely) Real ‘Mona Lisa’

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While scholars discovered her identity in 2005, the real ‘Mona Lisa’ has remained a mystery. A new book uncovers the tumultuous life of the woman behind art’s most enigmatic smile.

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