When was painted the mona lisa

Newspapers spread the story of the crime worldwide. When the painting finally returned to the Louvre two years later, practically the whole world was cheering.

Picasso was under suspicion for the theft. During the investigation, the gendarmes went so far as to question known art dissidents such as Pablo Picasso about the theft.

They briefly arrested poet Guillaume Apollinaire, who had once said the painting should be burned. Their suspicions proved to be unfounded. She receives fan mail. Since the painting first arrived at the Louvre in , "Mona Lisa" has received plenty of love letters and flowers from admirers. She even has her own mailbox. Not everyone is a fan. Various vandals have tried to harm da Vinci's famed masterpiece, and was a particularly bad year. In two separate attacks, one person threw acid at the painting, and another individual pelted it with a rock.

The damage is faint but still noticeable. The addition of bulletproof glass repelled subsequent attacks with spray paint in and a coffee cup in She cannot be bought or sold.

Truly priceless, the painting cannot be bought or sold according to French heritage law. As part of the Louvre collection, "Mona Lisa" belongs to the public, and by popular agreement, their hearts belong to her. All Rights Reserved. Toggle navigation Leonardo da Vinci.

Mona Lisa with Leonardo's Self Portrait. The Mona Lisa. The Last Supper. Madonna of the Yarnwinder. Leonardo dies at the age of sixty-seven at the manor of Cloux near Amboise. Francois I displays the Mona Lisa in a semi-public art gallery at Fontainebleau, his favorite chateau. Perugia moves to a rooming house at 5 rue de l'Hopital-Saint-Louis in Paris. He works briefly as a carpenter at the Louvre. August The theft of Mona Lisa is discovered.

September 6: Paris-Journal prints the story that it has received the other two stolen statues. Apollinaire implicates Pablo Picasso. Picasso is brought in for questioning and released. September: Following a report to the French Cabinet, Homolle is forced to resign as museum director. Spring: The still-missing painting is honored in a traditional mid-Lent parade in Paris with a float showing Mona Lisa taking off in an airplane for points unknown.

Wonderopolis Apr 30, That's great news, thanks for including our Mona Lisa Wonder in your work, Tyler! Way to go! Wonderopolis Apr 29, Wonderopolis Apr 25, Wonderopolis Apr 23, We love your enthusiasm, T. Thanks for sharing your comment! ArtLover Apr 23, Wonderopolis Apr 21, PittM Apr 9, Hi Wonderopolis, I acually saw the Mona Lisa at the Louvre and it's creepy because her eyes follow you everywhere!

But it was very beautiful! Wonderopolis Apr 10, Elizabeth Thompson Mar 20, I was like " I'm pretty sure I don't have Mona Lisa " hahahaha!!!! I just wanted to share that!!!

Wonderopolis Mar 20, Bob the Builder Mar 19, I would love to learn more about the Mona Lisa and her famous smile. I would also like to learn more. Please add more interesting facts on this topic and others. Thank you. We learned about Mona Lisa. She's pretty cool. Wonderopolis Mar 19, Thank you for the wonderful passage on the Mona Lisa it was very educational I didn't have the chance to watch the video because it is blocked on my laptop but I will look it up on another computer to learn more about the Mona Lisa.

Wonderopolis Mar 14, Tyler Jarvis Mar 12, Aww, don't be moanin' Lisa! Wonderopolis Mar 12, Bethany Mar 5, Wonderopolis Mar 6, Lauren Mar 5, Hi wonderopolis, I also am still wondering why Leonardo da Vinci kept the painting? Hey why is Mona Lisa's smile so famous? I love wonderopolis. Deja Mar 5, Wow, Mona Lisa is great! I usually don't like art, but this is incredible!! Jaclyn Mar 5, There is a book I read about the actual Mona Lisa.

It is called "The Second Mrs. Gavin Mar 5, Nadia Mar 5, No way I am going to buy that painting, let alone have the money. Coleman Mar 5, Aidan I did not know that it was stolen and he tried to sell it. Xavier I did not know that the Mona Lisa was worth so much.

Shelby I did not know that the real Mona Lisa had two sons. Connection: Isabelle I learned about the artist that made the Mona Lisa in the 3rd grade.

Angel I have a Mona Lisa shirt. Logan In art class last year there was a picture of the Mona Lisa on the wall. Prediction: Shaviyana How can you get a job? Chris Who made American Idol? Tayler Who made the game Hide and Seek? Ben Who invented the Purple Heart Award?

J's Class Mar 5, Hess' Class Mar 5, I shared with them the chat we had last night! Thoughts: I thought the Mona Lisa was kind of creepy because of the way she was staring at me. Shalize I wonder how many people attempted to damage, steal, or destroy the Mona Lisa. Jake Connections: This reminds me of when a student in our class, Lupe, told us all of Leondaro da Vinci. Leslie This reminds me of when I watched a movie that had a special vase surrounded by bullet proof glass.

Jaaron Predictions: How do you become the chosen one? Maria How do you become a grammy winner? Isaiah Why was the goddess of Anubis so special? Michelle What is something that is considered so special? Bertsch's Class Mar 5, We would have enjoyed a link to other famous paintings, such as "The Scream". Wonderopolis Mar 5, Dorough Mar 5, We think tomorrow's wonder might be about being chosen at random, being chosen for president, an auction, to be chosen for an award like the best movie or chosen for a role in a production.

B Mar 5, Dear Wonderoplis For tomorrow's wonder I think it's going to be a talent show. Speaking of a talent show I am going to do a talent show with my friends on Thursday! In art class there's a Mona Lisa picture. From k. Kennedy Mar 5, Good morning, Wonderopolis! We are still wondering about the Mona Lisa Wonder. Here are some of things we are still wondering about. Aiden - How old was Lisa when she was painted?

Tyler - What was Lisa's first son's name? Grace - Why was only half of her body painted? Megan - Does the painter, Leonardo Da Vinci, have any other famous paintings? Andrew - Why when you move around, does it look like Mona Lisa is looking at you? We are hoping for our 1st snow day tomorrow! Mona Lisa's name is actually Lisa Gherardini. She was married to a rich guy too. Leonardo de Vinci drew Mona Lisa. Smith's Class Mar 5, We don't think she is scary.

We don't think she is smiling either. We think she is thinking. She looks like she is posing. She is kind of happy. She is beautiful. We like her black hair. We are going to read more to find out how it became so famous.

Smith's second grade. Sorry I was sick and I did not write : Well back to the picture wink wink. I think no one should try to break it or try to paint over that art. From Jayden :P To wonderopolis :V. Karsen Mar 5, Dear Wonderopolis, I think today's wonder of the day was kind of boring! The artist who made the Mona Lisa has a very big talent to draw all that detail on a painting.

I love to draw and doodle I am very into art! I think tomorrow's wonder will be about a name draw or elections for president or mayor. Eiffie cahill Mar 5, Hi wonderopolis I think that art is a beautiful and that the piece of Mona Lisa is amazing. And to think it costs million dollars. Alexa Mar 5, Dear Wonderopolis, Today's wonder was kind of boring but I think the artist who made Mona Lisa was amazing because the detail is awesome.

I wish I could paint like that. I think tomorrow's wonder will be about a name draw or elections. Either for a president or mayor. Maddy Mar 5, Dear, wonderopolis I think today's wonder was very interesting because I have never seen a better painting in my life and I could never paint somthing that good. I am really into art so I was really exited to see this.

I don't know what tomorrow's wonder wil be about. Tatianna Mar 5, Dear wonderopolis, I learned about Mona Lisa in art class. Thank you for the video!

Have a wonderful day! Chris Mar 5, Kamaria Mar 5, The video also reminded me of another video that we watched. It showed how the Mona Lisa got her smile.

Payson Mar 5, I wonder what the next wonder will be? This is an awesome wonder. Page Mar 5, Bayko's class Mar 5, Mona Lisa is not smiling! We don't understand why it is the most famous painting in the world. Some of our friends thought it was a little scary.

We think tomorrow's wonder will be about voting for president, being first, being first in a talent show, and being last.