On August 21, 1911, the famous painting "Mona Lisa" by Leonardo da Vinci was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. The theft of the painting caused a significant sensation and captured worldwide attention.
The theft was carried out by an Italian handyman named Vincenzo Peruggia, who had previously worked at the Louvre. Peruggia managed to hide inside the museum overnight and then took advantage of the fact that the museum was closed on Mondays. He removed the painting from its display and concealed it under his clothing.
Peruggia's motive for stealing the painting was rooted in his belief that the "Mona Lisa" should be returned to Italy. He viewed it as a national treasure that had been wrongfully taken by France. He intended to bring the painting back to Italy and present it to an Italian museum.
The theft remained a mystery for over two years until Peruggia was apprehended in 1913 when he attempted to sell the stolen painting to an art dealer in Florence, Italy. The "Mona Lisa" was subsequently returned to the Louvre and remains one of the most iconic and valuable artworks in the world.
The theft of the "Mona Lisa" and its eventual recovery only added to the painting's mystique and fame, solidifying its status as a cultural and artistic masterpiece.
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