Mona Lisa is euthyroid: a modern-day diagnosis
1Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, UTHealth, The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston/McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin 3.122, Houston, TX, 77030, USA. michael.yafi@uth.tmc.edu.
Hormones (Athens, Greece)
|March 6, 2019
Summary
Diagnosing historical figures from portraits is challenging. This analysis revisits the Mona Lisa
Area of Science:
- Art History
- Medical Humanities
- Art Analysis
Background:
- Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa remains an enduring subject of medical speculation.
- Numerous historical and contemporary analyses attempt to diagnose the subject's health.
- Past theories proposed conditions like hypothyroidism to explain her features.
Observation:
- The Mona Lisa's enigmatic expression and facial asymmetry have long intrigued observers.
- Previous medical interpretations focused on specific conditions to explain these features.
- Modern diagnostic capabilities offer new perspectives on analyzing historical art.
Findings:
- Re-evaluating the Mona Lisa's portrait with contemporary medical knowledge is complex.
- Theories regarding hypothyroidism and psychomotor retardation are revisited.
- Artistic representation may not accurately reflect a specific medical condition.
Implications:
- This study highlights the limitations of diagnosing historical subjects from artwork.
- It encourages a multidisciplinary approach to art interpretation, integrating art history and medicine.
- The enduring mystery of the Mona Lisa's smile continues to inspire scientific and artistic inquiry.
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