theory 1:
my son says
it was the only
smile she could
muster after sitting
for four years and
the painter still said
“it’s not finished”.
theory 2:
i think maybe
Lisa stifled a giggle
as she changed her
pose ever so slightly
to watch Leonardo
squint and frown
behind his easel.
a poem in my pocket 
Jun 08, 2015 @ 07:14:42
Ha, this made me smile! To me, the “smile” looks more like a grimace.
Jun 06, 2015 @ 20:58:49
I like these theories. Many art “experts say she is not really smiling, that is placement of shadows….whatever, it was a pleasure to make her acquaintance in the Louvre…I like the Bell’s Palsy comment above…could be!!!! 🙂
Jun 07, 2015 @ 07:43:42
How exciting to see her in person…and who knows what’s behind that expression!?
Jun 05, 2015 @ 23:13:44
May be your sons are right…but love both theories 🙂