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Perhaps if you compared the characteristics of da Vinci's more famous works, such as the Mona Lisa ,with the painting below, it would be easier to find the similarities. For example, the smiles of the ladies in both works are gently smudged at the corners. Known as sfumato, this technique blends the mouth into the rest of the face instead of portraying hard lines—a common feature in da Vinci’s works.

Virgin and Child with St. Anne

Mona Lisa

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