LONDON — Leonardo da Vinci left the Mona Lisa unfinished because he gravely injured his arm while fainting, according to a study. The artist’s disability in later life is well-documented, but its cause has been debated by art historians for centuries. They also point out there is no evidence the artist suffered any facial or neurological impairment, which is common following a stroke. “This may explain why he left numerous paintings incomplete, including the Mona Lisa, during the last five years of his career as a painter,” said Lazzeri. Before the injury, thought to have taken place in 1505, Leonardo was reputed to have been immensely strong.

Source: National Post May 04, 2019 04:18 UTC