The World's Most Famous Paintings

Mona Lisa

The enigmatic smile of this woman has captivated people for centuries! Painted by Leonardo da Vinci, the Mona Lisa is displayed at the Louvre Museum. No matter where you stand, her gaze seems to follow you! Her identity remains a mystery, yet this painting is the most famous in the world.

In Van Gogh’s painting, the sky is filled with stars that seem to dance. So alive and brilliant, they appear to ripple in the wind! Van Gogh painted this work while looking out from a hospital room. His brushstrokes bring movement to the scene, transforming the sky into a magical dream.

This painting is sometimes called the “Mona Lisa of the North”! Created by Johannes Vermeer, the Girl with a Pearl Earring draws viewers in with her large eyes and luminous earring. Her identity is unknown, yet she looks as if she is about to speak!

Michelangelo’s masterpiece adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel! In the scene, God and Adam reach toward each other with their hands nearly touching but not quite making contact. This image depicts the creation of humanity. This monumental work of art leaves viewers in awe.

In Edvard Munch’s The Scream, the sky is blood red and the central figure clutches its face in terror, screaming. The swirling lines in the painting intensify the feelings of fear and anxiety. The artist was inspired by a real moment of panic when he created this work.