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It was a commission. He painted it because he got paid to do so.

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The Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo commissioned Leonardo to make this portrait of his wife, Lisa Gherardini.

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Did Leonardo da Vinci paint the Mona Lisa?

Yes, he certainly did.


When did Leonardo de Vinci begin to paint the Mona Lisa?

Answer:he began to paint the mona Lisa in 1503


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Who and when did the person paint Mona Lisa?

The Mona Lisa was painted by Leonardo da Vinci during the 16th century.


Leonardo Da Vinci's reason for the Mona Lisa?

Leonardo was commissioned to paint this portrait.