Secrets Hidden Inside Famous Paintings

Summary

This video script uncovers hidden messages in famous paintings, such as Michelangelo's 'The Prophet Zechariah' with a secret gesture, 'The Madonna with Saint Giovannino' featuring a UFO, and 'The Creation of Adam' hinting at human consciousness. It also reveals Nelson Shanks' subtle nod to Bill Clinton's scandal in his portrait and decodes a secret melody in Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.' Additionally, it delves into the mysteries of the 'Mona Lisa,' suggesting various theories about her identity and features.

Takeaways

• 🤔 Michelangelo's 'The Prophet Zechariah' contains a hidden gesture by a cherub, symbolizing a derogatory term.
• 👶 In 'The Madonna with Saint Giovannino', Domenico Ghirlandaio may have depicted a UFO and a shepherd observing it, suggesting extraterrestrial implications.
• 🧠 Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam' might symbolize the gift of self-awareness rather than life, with God enclosed in an anatomically correct brain.
• 👔 Nelson Shanks' portrait of Bill Clinton subtly references the Monica Lewinsky scandal through color and shadow.
• 🎶 Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' could be 'read' as a musical score when played backwards, revealing a hidden melody.
• 🤝 Mozart's portrait by Pietro Antonio Lorenzi shows a hand gesture possibly indicating the family's connection to the Illuminati secret society.
• 😌 The Mona Lisa's mysteries include theories about her identity, self-portrait speculations, and hidden messages in her eye.
• 🤰 Some believe the Mona Lisa's pose suggests pregnancy.
• 👁️ The letters 'LV' in her right eye are speculated to be Leonardo da Vinci's initials.

Q & A

What secret message did Michelangelo leave in 'The Prophet Zechariah'?

Michelangelo included a secret gesture on one of the cherubs behind the Prophet Zechariah, which can be seen as the baby doing the 'figs', an ancient hand sign meaning 'the C word'.

What unusual element is present in Domenico Ghirlandaio's 'Madonna with Saint Giovannino'?

In the painting, there appears to be an unidentified flying object in the sky behind the Madonna, with a shepherd staring at it, suggesting its existence.

How does Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam' relate to human anatomy?

Michelangelo depicted the godly figure encased within an anatomically correct human brain in 'The Creation of Adam', possibly suggesting that God gave Adam the gift of self-awareness rather than just the spark of life.

What was Nelson Shanks' intention with the color choice in Bill Clinton's portrait?

Nelson Shanks used the exact color of Monica Lewinsky's famous dress in Bill Clinton's shirt to represent the scandal, and painted a dark shadow over his shoulder to symbolize his tarnished presidency.

What secret melody is hidden in Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'?

If you were to score the painting using the hands and pieces of bread as notes, and play them backwards, you would unlock da Vinci's secret melody.

What secret society is suggested to be represented in Pietro Antonio Lorenzoni's portrait of Mozart?

The portrait of Mozart as a six-year-old boy shows one hand pointing at his piano, while the other hand inside his robes, which is believed to represent the family's affiliation with the Illuminati, one of the biggest secret societies of the time.

Who is believed to be the subject of the painting 'Mona Lisa'?

Experts believe that the 'Mona Lisa' is a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a Florentine silk merchant.

What are some of the speculations about the mysteries of the 'Mona Lisa'?

Speculations include that it might be a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci, or that she might be depicted as a lady of the night due to the lack of facial hair, or that she might be pregnant because of the positioning of her hands.

What can be seen in the right eye of the 'Mona Lisa' that suggests a hidden message?

If you look closely at the right eye of the 'Mona Lisa', you can see the letters 'LV', which are believed to be Leonardo da Vinci's initials.

Which of the hidden secrets in the paintings surprised you the most, and why?

This is subjective and would depend on the individual's perspective, but the script invites readers to comment on which secret surprised them the most.

Outlines

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🖼️ Hidden Messages in Famous Paintings

The paragraph discusses the secret messages left by famous painters in their works. It starts with Michelangelo's 'The Prophet Zechariah', where a cherub is depicted making an ancient hand gesture. It then moves on to Domenico Ghirlandaio's 'Madonna with Saint Giovannino', which features a mysterious flying object and a shepherd, suggesting extraterrestrial implications. The paragraph also mentions Michelangelo's 'The Creation of Adam', hinting at the divine gift of consciousness through an anatomically correct human brain. Nelson Shanks' portrait of Bill Clinton subtly references the Lewinsky scandal, and Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' is said to contain a secret melody when the painting's elements are interpreted as musical notes read backwards. Lastly, it touches upon the enigmatic 'Mona Lisa' by Leonardo da Vinci, with various theories about the subject's identity and the painting's hidden symbols.

Keywords

💡Secret Messages

Secret messages refer to hidden or encoded information within artworks that are not immediately apparent to the viewer. In the context of the video, secret messages are used to add layers of meaning to famous paintings, sparking curiosity and intrigue. For example, Michelangelo's 'The Prophet Zechariah' is said to contain a secret gesture by a cherub, hinting at a deeper, possibly controversial, message.

💡Michelangelo

Michelangelo was a prominent Renaissance artist known for his frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. The video highlights his work 'The Prophet Zechariah' and 'The Creation of Adam', suggesting that Michelangelo embedded secret messages in his paintings, such as a hand gesture and an anatomically correct brain, to convey subtleties about his subjects or beliefs.

💡Ancient Hand Sign

An ancient hand sign is a gesture with historical or cultural significance, often used to convey a message or symbolize an idea. In the video, it is mentioned that a cherub in 'The Prophet Zechariah' is making a hand sign known as 'the figs', which is suggested to have a derogatory meaning, adding a layer of hidden commentary to the artwork.

💡Unidentified Flying Object (UFO)

A UFO, or Unidentified Flying Object, is any aerial phenomenon that cannot be immediately identified. The video suggests that 'The Madonna with Saint Giovannino' by Domenico Ghirlandaio contains a depiction of a UFO, implying a mysterious or otherworldly element in the painting, which could be interpreted as a commentary on the divine or the unknown.

💡Human Anatomy

Human anatomy is the study of the structure and function of the human body. Michelangelo was deeply interested in anatomy, as referenced in the video in relation to 'The Creation of Adam'. The painting is said to contain an anatomically correct human brain, suggesting that the divine spark given to Adam might symbolize consciousness or self-awareness rather than life itself.

💡Scandal

A scandal refers to a situation involving immoral, illegal, or unacceptable actions that becomes widely known and causes public outrage. The video discusses how Nelson Shanks depicted the Monica Lewinsky scandal in Bill Clinton's portrait by using the color of her dress and a shadow over his shoulder, symbolizing the tarnished reputation of his presidency.

💡Musical Notation

Musical notation is a system for representing musical sounds with symbols. In the video, it is mentioned that Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' could be 'scored' using the hands and bread as notes, but played in reverse to reveal a secret melody, illustrating da Vinci's penchant for codes and hidden messages.

💡Illuminati

The Illuminati is a term used to describe various secret societies, often associated with conspiracy theories about controlling world events. The video suggests that Mozart's portrait by Pietro Antonio Lorenzi includes a hand gesture signifying affiliation with the Illuminati, adding a layer of mystery and intrigue to Mozart's image.

💡Mona Lisa

The Mona Lisa is a famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, known for its enigmatic subject's expression. The video discusses various theories about the painting, including that it might be a self-portrait or depict a pregnant woman, and the presence of initials in her eye, which could be da Vinci's, adding to the painting's mystique.

💡Facial Hair

Facial hair refers to hair growth on the face, such as a beard or mustache. The video mentions the lack of facial hair on the Mona Lisa as a possible indication of her social status or the painting's symbolic meaning, suggesting that the absence of facial hair could imply a 'lady of the night'.

💡Symbolism

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. The video explores various symbols in famous paintings, such as hand gestures, objects, and initials, which are believed to convey hidden meanings or the artist's personal commentary, enriching the narrative and interpretation of the artworks.

Highlights

The Prophet Zechariah by Michelangelo contains a secret gesture by a cherub, possibly an ancient hand sign for an expletive.

Michelangelo's Pope Julius II was a shrewd politician and skilled Conqueror, not favored by the public.

The Madonna with Saint Giovannino by Domenico Ghirlandaio features a mysterious flying object and a shepherd, suggesting extraterrestrial implications.

The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo may symbolize the gift of self-awareness rather than the spark of life.

Michelangelo was passionate about human anatomy and believed consciousness was a divine gift.

Bill Clinton's portrait by Nelson Shanks includes the color of Monica Lewinsky's dress and a shadow symbolizing his tarnished presidency.

The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci may contain a secret melody when the painting is scored using hands and bread as notes, read backwards.

Leonardo da Vinci had a habit of writing backwards to keep his notes private.

Mozart's portrait by Pietro Antonio Lorenzoni shows a hand gesture indicating the family's affiliation with the Illuminati.

The Mona Lisa is speculated to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini, with many theories surrounding its mysteries.

Some believe the Mona Lisa to be a self-portrait by Leonardo da Vinci.

The lack of facial hair on the Mona Lisa has led to theories that she might be a courtesan.

The positioning of the Mona Lisa's hands has led to speculations about her being pregnant.

The Mona Lisa's right eye contains the letters 'LV', which are believed to be Leonardo da Vinci's initials.

The use of secret messages in famous paintings adds a layer of intrigue and invites further investigation.

Ancient hand signs and symbols in artwork provide a glimpse into the cultural and political commentary of the time.

Theories about famous paintings often involve decoding hidden meanings and symbolism.

Transcripts

we all recognize these world-famous

paintings but you'll be surprised to

find out some of the secret messages

left by the painter hiding inside them

let's take a look

number one the Prophet Zechariah

Michelangelo one of the most famous

artists of the Renaissance was

commissioned to paint Pope Julius the

second or as he was more commonly known

Pope terribly a shrewd politician and

skilled Conqueror

he wasn't favored by the public no

surprise then that Michelangelo painted

in the secret gesture on one of the

cherubs behind him if the baby can be

seen doing the figs an ancient hand sign

meaning at the C word number 2 the

Madonna with Saint giovannino Domenico

Gil and IO is the author of this

masterpiece that at first may look

pretty normal a ripped baby Jesus

supported by Saint giovannino in front

of the Virgin Mary but we're quickly

drawn to what's behind the Madonna there

seems to be a distinct well unidentified

flying object in the sky and weirdest

still a shepherd staring at it

confirming its existence could this

imply baby Jesus came from another

planet number three the Creation of Adam

in this painting on the ceiling of the

Sistine Chapel Michelangelo famously

painted the Creation of Adam the scene

where God supposedly gives the first

human the spark of life

Michelangelo however was passionate

about human anatomy and had written that

he believed consciousness was a divine

gift the thing that separates us from

apes if you look closely you can see the

godly figure encased within an

anatomically correct human brain perhaps

not giving Adam the spark of life if not

the gift of self-awareness number four

Bill Clinton's portrait Nelson shanks

wanted to represent the scandal that the

President had with Monica Lewinsky so he

used the exact color of Monica's famous

dress in his shirt and he also painted a

dark shadow over his shoulder as a

symbol of his tarnished presidency

number five The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci wasn't just a painter

he had lots of talents one of them was

music if you were to score the painting

using the hands and pieces of bread as

notes you will have made a nonsense

melody but da Vinci was in the habit of

writing everything backwards so that

anyone looking at his notes would not be

able to read them without a mirror play

the notes backwards and you will have

unlocked

da Vinci's secret melody number six

Mozart's portrait pietro antonio Lorenz

oniy painted Wolfgang Mozart when he was

a six-year-old boy he painted one hand

pointing at his trusty piano but the

other represents the family's

affiliation with one of the biggest

secret societies of the time the

Illuminati some believed the placing one

hand inside ones ropes is significant of

this affiliation number seven the Mona

Lisa experts believe that the Mona Lisa

or cute Lisa was a portrait of Lisa

Gherardini the wife of a Florentine silk

merchant there are hundreds of

speculations about the mysteries of this

very famous painting for example some

believed that it was actually a

self-portrait others that she was a lady

of the night because of the lack of her

facial hair and many more that she was

pregnant due to the positioning of her

hands also if you look at her right eye

you can read the letters elves leave

Leonardo da Vinci's initials which one

of these hidden secrets surprised you

the most comment below

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