Mona Lisa

Monday May 30, 2022

The Mona Lisa last year in Paris. Thibault Camus/AP hide caption

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Thibault Camus/AP

Strange News

A man in a wig was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa

May 30, 2022 • A man who was apparently disguised as an old woman in a wheelchair was detained after throwing a piece of cake at the Mona Lisa.

Saturday March 9, 2019

Mystery Sculpture Thought To Be The Work Of Leonardo da Vinci Is Unveiled In Italy

Scholars believe this drawing was likely made by Leonardo da Vinci. It was originally credited to one of his students. Christophel Fine Art/UIG via Getty Images hide caption

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Christophel Fine Art/UIG via Getty Images

Culture

Mystery Sculpture Thought To Be The Work Of Leonardo da Vinci Is Unveiled In Italy

March 9, 2019 • Since da Vinci's death, no three-dimensional work of art by him has ever been identified. That is, until now, say curators in Italy.

Thursday September 27, 2012

A closeup from the portrait that a Swiss foundation says is an early "Mona Lisa" by Leonard Da Vinci. Denis Balibouse/Landov hide caption

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Denis Balibouse/Landov

The Two-Way

Is This An Early 'Mona Lisa'?

September 27, 2012 • A Swiss foundation claims to have evidence of an earlier version. Skeptics say they need more proof.

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