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MONA LISA HISTORY
In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a day- In 2007, the woman believed to be the Mona Lisa was traced to her final resting place in Italy
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery...'- Inspiring life lessons on self-mastery, curiosity, and the joy of learning by the Renaissance genius known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'Just as food eaten without appetite is a tedious nourishment, so does study without zeal...'- Timeless lessons on learning with passion, curiosity, and the power of purposeful study from the Renaissance genius known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last SupperQuote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci's quote emphasizes learning through genuine interest and enthusiasm. He compared s...17 Jul, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'A painter should begin every canvas with a wash of black, because...'- Life lessons on perspective, creativity, and why true brilliance emerges only after life's darkest moments, by the "Renaissance Man," known for masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and The Last SupperLeonardo da Vinci's insightful quote emphasizes that life's path is often riddled with hardships. It is through these moments of adversity ...15 Jul, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- The theft that made the 'Mona Lisa' the world's most famous paintingThe Mona Lisa was not famous until it was stolen from the Louvre in 1911. The theft and extensive media coverage turned the painting into a...19 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: 'Marriage is like putting your hand into a bag of snakes in the hope of pulling out...'Quote of the day by Leonardo da Vinci: Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance master, excelled in art and science. His famous works include Mona ...13 Jan, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
- Thieves strike Louvre in daring jewel heist as the world’s most visited museum shutsParis's iconic Louvre Museum experienced a daring break-in this morning. Thieves reportedly used a goods lift to access a targeted room. Th...19 Oct, 2025, 04.15 PM IST
- Mona Lisa will smile from a gallery of her own, but seeing her will cost extraThe Louvre is set to renovate with a new gallery for the Mona Lisa. Visitors will need to pay an extra fee to view the painting. The renova...19 Jun, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
- The world’s most famous museum, home to the Mona Lisa, is now shut. Take a look at its iconic masterpiecesLouvre Museum in Paris closed unexpectedly because of a staff strike. Thousands of tourists were left outside. Workers protested overwhelmi...17 Jun, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
- How did Tom Hanks end up pantless in front of Mona Lisa? 'The Da Vinci Code' director Ron Howard shares hilarious shooting detailsTom Hanks experienced an amusing wardrobe mishap while filming The Da Vinci Code at the Louvre Museum. Director Ron Howard recounted how th...11 Feb, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
- The unusual suspects: A luxe bucket list of lesser-known travel destinationsThe ‘Mona Lisa’, Stonehenge, Palace of Versailles — these fabled tourist spots are dreadfully overcrowded. Try these lesser-known, but just...03 Oct, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
- Villa once owned by Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' is up for sale. Details hereIn Scandicci, Italy, a historic home that was formerly owned by the family of Lisa del Giocondo, the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona L...20 Jul, 2024, 02.01 AM IST
- Mona Lisa was stolen! Who carried out 'art heist of century' and how?Mona Lisa was stolen on this day in 1911. The plot, conspiracy, and the mastermind made it look like a perfect crime.21 Aug, 2023, 09.58 PM IST
- Tracing the man who stole the Mona Lisa and took it to ItalyThe day of the theft, Aug. 21, 1911, was a Monday and The Louvre was closed for maintenance.13 Nov, 2022, 09.42 AM IST
- Replica of Leonardo de Vinci's Mona Lisa canvas expected to go on sale for $365,000Auction house Christie's is to put the work on sale on Friday.08 Jun, 2021, 07.08 PM IST
- Rs 500 crore for a jpeg isn't as crazy as you thinkThe piece, titled 'Everydays: The First 5,000 Days', is a mosaic made up of 5,000 individual images created every day from 2007 to 2021 and...15 Mar, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
- Rubik's Cube Mona Lisa beats estimate at auction, sells for nearly half a million eurosThe sale of the artwork created a record for the artist.24 Feb, 2020, 05.37 PM IST
- Sotheby's Paris to auction collection of Comtesse Viviane de WittSotheby's Paris is coming up a sale of a selection of works from the Collection of Comtesse Viviane de Witt.08 May, 2013, 10.50 PM IST
- Mona Lisa's secrets to be revealed soonScientists are due to unveil some of the secrets behind Western art’s most enigmatic smile this week, when they present the findings of the...27 Sep, 2006, 12.53 AM IST
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