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Is This An Early 'Mona Lisa'?

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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The Two-Way

Is This An Early 'Mona Lisa'?

A Swiss foundation claims to have evidence of an earlier version. Skeptics say they need more proof.

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