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The tag 'salai' on WindowsForum.com refers to Gian Giacomo Caprotti, known as Salai, a male apprentice and companion of Leonardo da Vinci. Discussions center on the theory that Salai may have been the model for the Mona Lisa, as proposed by Italian researchers. The tag covers historical and art-related topics, specifically the identity of the Mona Lisa and Salai's relationship with da Vinci.
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Was the Model for Mona Lisa a Man?
Was the Model for Mona Lisa a Man? Call her "Manny Lisa"? Italian researchers say the model for the world's most famous painting may have been a male apprentice and also a lover of the artist, Leonardo da Vinci. The identity of the Mona Lisa, which hangs in the Louvre in Paris and...- cybercore
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