Leonardo da Vinci was a painter ... a team of scientists in France and Britain has detected a rare mineral compound within the iconic piece. The finding provides fresh insight into how the ...

CINCINNATI (CNN Newsource/WKRC) - Researchers have discovered a secret mineral compound hidden in the foundation of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. A team of scientist from both France and England ...

A rare chemical compound called plumbonacrite has been found on the underpainting of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, which sheds light on his processes, according to new research. The presence of ...

Scientists recently used X-rays to inspect the chemical structure of a speck of the painting, and the findings suggest that Leonardo da Vinci may ... of the rare chemical compound, named ...

(CNN) — Leonardo da Vinci was a painter ... a team of scientists in France and Britain has detected a rare mineral compound within the iconic piece. The finding provides fresh insight into ...