The Man Who Stole The Mona Lisa
August 21st 2011 marks the one hundred year anniversary of the theft of the Mona Lisa, by Leondardo da Vinci, from the Louvre in Paris.
The portrait was taken by Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian man, who took the opportunity to relieve the four iron wall-pegs of their famous charge and walk out with it under his painters smock.
The theft was not noticed until the following day and it consequently remained missing for two years before it’s new owner unwittingly came forward.
The theft made international headlines at the time but has become largely forgotten in modern society. However, a new documentary feature entitled “The Missing Piece – The Truth Behind The Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa” goes to great lengths, with the participation of Vincenzo’s now 84 year-old daughter Celestina, to uncover exactly what happened and why.
Screenings of the documentary are likely to be limited so if you manage to track it down make sure to share your views on it in the comments below.
Source: MonaLisaMissing.com
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