Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall), 1868-1938 · London, Methuen · leaf 130
inters to the likenessesthey take. In this portrait of Leonardos, on thecontrary, there is so pleasing an expjession, and a smileso sweet, that while looking at it one thinks it ratherdivine than human, and it has ev6r been esteemed awonderful work, since life itself could exhibit no… … LA JOCONDE: MONNA LKA I^EONAKDO DA ^INCI ROYAL COLLECTORS 87 Leonardo died. Monna Lisa was the most valuablepicture in the cabinet of Francis 1. and was fii-st hungthere in 1545. It is very interesting to think thatthis work, the peculiar glory of the Gallery, should alsobe its nucleus, so to…
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