How many pieces are in the Mona Lisa 31213 set?

The set contains 1,503 pieces, including 255 unique parts, all listed on this page.

Does the set include any minifigures?

No, it's a mosaic wall-art set with no minifigures.

What colours make up the mosaic?

The palette is mainly reddish brown, metallic gold, black and tan.

LEGO Art

Mona Lisa

Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa is one of the most recognisable paintings in the world, reimagined here as a LEGO® Art mosaic built from 1,503 pieces. With no minifigures involved, the set uses 255 unique parts in reddish brown, metallic gold, black and tan to turn the portrait into a grid of brick-built pixels.

Set number: 31213
Year: 2024
Pieces: 1,503
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Art
Different parts: 255

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 255

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (24)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

The Lady with an Ermine 1,345 pieces by Pangolynette

View the idea at Rebrickable ↗

What can I build with it?

Description

From da Vinci's portrait to a brick grid

Rather than a three-dimensional build, the Mona Lisa set produces a flat mosaic where each brick acts as a single pixel, much like a low-resolution digital image. Viewed close up, the surface reads as rows of individual colours; step back and the familiar portrait, with its subtle smile, comes into focus. That approach sets LEGO® Art apart from typical building sets, turning the process into something closer to a repetitive, almost meditative craft project than a conventional build.

A muted, warm colour palette

Reddish brown, metallic gold, black and tan echo the warm, subdued tones of the original painting, from the skin tones to the dark clothing and hazy background. Metallic gold adds a subtle sheen that nods to the painting's use of light. The full parts list on this page shows exactly how many pieces of each colour are used, which is handy for checking the colour balance before buying or for sourcing a replacement piece if one goes missing during the build.

255 parts, one grid at a time

With only 255 unique parts across 1,503 pieces total, the shape variety stays deliberately narrow, which is typical for LEGO® Art mosaics. Detail comes from how the small, largely uniform pieces are arranged rather than from complex individual elements, which keeps the build predictable and approachable even for someone new to the Art range. Collectors building several Art sets can use the parts list here to compare how the colour palettes differ from one portrait or motif to the next.

Built to hang on a wall

With no minifigures and no moving parts, the Mona Lisa is designed purely as wall art: once built, the mosaic fits into a frame and can be hung or displayed like a picture. At 1,503 pieces the build is substantial for a wall-art project, though it spreads evenly across many small, repetitive steps rather than a few complex stages. For anyone interested in art and design, it works less as a toy and more as a display piece that pairs well with other LEGO® Art motifs.

FAQ

How many pieces are in the Mona Lisa 31213 set?: The set contains 1,503 pieces, including 255 unique parts, all listed on this page.
Does the set include any minifigures?: No, it's a mosaic wall-art set with no minifigures.
What colours make up the mosaic?: The palette is mainly reddish brown, metallic gold, black and tan.