Once again, this time irrefutibly (again), unquestionably (one more time) laying to rest (again) all the unfounded speculations about the subject of Leonardo's Mona Lisa, new (of course) ancient evidence (what else) solves the mystery.

An unquestionable (again) expert (obviously) has discovered (again) in ancient documents (absolutely incontrovertible) NEW NOTES (as always) that positively (who'd a' guessed) identify the model for the painting.

German experts crack 'Mona Lisa' ID

Reuters
updated 2:35 p.m. CT, Mon., Jan. 14, 2008

BERLIN - German academics believe they have solved the centuries-old mystery behind the identity of the "Mona Lisa" in Leonardo da Vinci's famous portrait.

Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a wealthy Florentine merchant, Francesco del Giocondo, has long been seen as the most likely model for the 16th-century painting.

But art historians have often wondered whether the smiling woman may actually have been da Vinci's lover, his mother or the artist himself.

Now experts at the Heidelberg University library say dated notes scribbled in the margins of a book by its owner in October 1503 confirm once and for all that ...

[Hey guys and gals, this is so momentous (again) a discovery I'm gonna insist that you use the link and read it for yourselves.]

The "evidence" is pretty good, I guess - probably.(?)

As soon as the initial frantic excitement dies a bit, other "art mysteries" could perhaps be discussed(?).

I'd likely be more excited about somebody finding that "schtick" bullfighter painting that was asked about some months ago here, although I guess the above is significant news, and should be noted.

John