#701 Mona Lisa

225 150 EUR
Mona Lisa By Dutch Den Bosch Artist Zen Dageraad, Art piece (painting) about: art story

Mona Lisa

Largely known now

For a forgotten misplacing;

Gradually minted into

Meanings of art.

Created: 23/03/2025
Size: 60x80
Orientation: portrait
Type: painting
Second Hand Canvas: Yes
For Sale:
Sale
Perhaps the most famous painting. Surely. But you might not know the real story behind why it was created. If you care, do read on. If you don't, then you're missing out, but I get it, art is somewhat dull (for those who haven't convinced themself of the opposite.) And I'm not talking about the story of the wife of the wealthy silk merchant from Florence or that it took the best part of two decades for Leonardo da Vinci to (not even) finish the work, which never ended up with the family anyway. Or the story of how it was stolen in the early 20th century, starting its skyrocketing fame, about which a not-worldwide-famous-yet Picasso was interrogated. No. This story is way more fascinating than any of those, by now, surface-level facts about the painting. You might not want to believe the reality I'm about to present, but it is just that, and I'll keep it short, so you have all the time you'll need to get that information settled. The Mona Lisa is a labor-of-love (for its personal importance) landscape hidden behind a self-portrait of a significantly pregnant Da Vinci. And that's all.

Related art

#706-Everything Is Autism

#706 Everything Is Autism

The inventor of the hammer must've hit the whole world before getting to their next thought. Yes, it's annoying, but we shouldn't be too hard on them....
#705-Starry night

#705 Starry night

Getting art inspiration is the hardest easy thing in the world; you're out of ideas for days until a couple of minutes go by in which your brain decid...
#704-Minecraft, the painting

#704 Minecraft, the painting

You learn something every day, primarily unintended & unknowingly, but it happens either way. Often, I feel like I have many more unanswered questio...
#702-Lost Feet

#702 Lost Feet

This is somewhat unrelated to what I'm about to tell you, but my girlfriend had to leave me for a while. I won't go into why, as that's not what this ...
#699-Welcome To Den Bosch

#699 Welcome To Den Bosch

Born in what is now part of a former forestry city, I had no chance but to fall in love. Perhaps I like falling in love with what's around me. If yo...
#698-Purposeful hole in canvas

#698 Purposeful hole in canvas

The canvas I paint on is now mostly 2nd hand. My parents used to make clothes from 2nd hand clothing (before it was cool), but this had little impac...
#697-Boring tea, Fancy cup

#697 Boring tea, Fancy cup

An unusual (to me) family invited me to eat with this confusing device requiring what feels like six fingers to work together simultaneously to get an...
#696-Smallest tree

#696 Smallest tree

Like many of my stories, this one started while I was walking on a day when the sun seemed nonexistent, and light seemed to disappear from the day a m...
#693-Stolen Money

#693 Stolen Money

Helping a relative always sucks. You can't just say no. However, if you make a mistake, you hear about it for a long time. My girlfriend is too kind...
#692-Wrong Spot

#692 Wrong Spot

I went to pick up someone's aunt from the airport. She had been in another country for about 10 years. Now, don't start thinking stupid thoughts; she...
#691-Quit Pills

#691 Quit Pills

Some lady had told me I should start taking pills, and she convinced me. It was supposed to help with my anxiety, and I feel like it kinda did. So tha...
#690-Rough Night

#690 Rough Night

A ghost I met last night admitted to me their most devastating yet intimate story. You see, most stories are lucky to be devastating OR intimate. Oft...
#689-Wooden Statue

#689 Wooden Statue

So I found myself in some apartment with a bunch of statues and paintings of a kind you wouldn't usually see. Art can be cool to observe, sometimes. ...
#688-Finger Meets Mouth

#688 Finger Meets Mouth

This one morning, I woke up to my girlfriend not lying beside me in our bed. This was (only) a little confusing; I had not remembered her going (back)...

Reviews

Wormpje's avatar

Art to buy

Wormpje

I'd been searching for unique 'art to buy' for months, and finally found it here! The diverse collection offers something for every taste, the stories of the art are fun and creative. If you're looking to buy art that truly speaks to you, this is the place.

Baibua's avatar

Best Museum In Den Bosch

Baibua

I've visited most museums in the Netherlands but this is by far the best one—a lot of art, and a unique and intimate setting. If you're visiting Den Bosch I would recommend a visit.

Ms Bee's avatar

Easy painting

Ms Bee

I was hesitant to try painting again, but this inspired me greatly. The colors are vibrant, and the process was so relaxing. My new piece looks amazing in my living room! If you're looking for beautiful, accessible art, you've found the spot.

Sjak's avatar

Art that transforms your home

Sjak

The artwork has completely transformed my home! I'm blown away by the quality, especially considering how incredibly affordable the prints are. If you're looking for art to make your house more colorful, you're in the right place.

Valentijn's avatar

Best experimental artist alive

Valentijn

Consistently changing, and always doing things I've never seen anywhere else. Experimentation for a reason, always going somewhere interesting.

Dirk's avatar

Best painting ideas

Dirk

I was completely stuck for inspiration until I discovered Zen. The collection sparked my creativity like never before. The quality of the art is exceptional, and I'm thrilled with my purchase. I Highly recommend taking for any artist seeking unique and inspiring pieces.

Frequently Asked Questions