ROME — A 15th-century Bible which is considered one of the most spectacular examples of Renaissance illuminated manuscripts ...

This large rambling country house, home to Mona Lisa for the past six years, turns into a Christmas card each December. Large evergreen wreaths adorn its walls, poinsettias and wooden nutcrackers sit ...

PARIS — The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait of the unknown woman with the enigmatic smile, is sparking a new kind of mystery: What is causing the Renaissance masterpiece to deteriorate so ...

The mysterious half-smile that has intrigued viewers of the Mona Lisa for centuries isn’t really that difficult to interpret, Dutch researchers said Thursday. She was smiling because she was happy — ...

Known for her smoky eyes and taunting smile, the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Now, after taking a closer look at the beloved Renaissance masterpiece, researchers have ...

An ownership dispute is heating up over a version of the Mona Lisa that is widely believed to be by the hand of Leonardo da Vinci. An international consortium jointly owns the painting, but now the ...