This report explores the circumstances surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's residence at the Château du Clos Lucé in Amboise, France, under the patronage of King Francis I. It also examines the theory that Leonardo was not a willing guest but rather a "luxury prisoner," as well as the connection between his most cherished portrait, the Mona Lisa (La Gioconda), and Isabella of Aragon, a figure of great personal significance to the...