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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1911

Page

22

The Mona Lisa Mystery in a Century of Awe

Prof J V Marchand recounts the Mona Lisa theft as a turning point in art history. Leonardo da Vinci's genius, his pursuit of the elusive smile, and the painting's storied voyage from Florence to France are traced, with the Louvre theft framed as a lasting psychological influence on viewers.

Paris Louvre Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo Withal Florence Francesco del Giocondo Madonna Lisa Walter Pater Milan 7Rdo Refich Francis I France Italy Francis Louis XIV Versailles

Mona Lisa’s Fame sparks Legends of Love and Threats

A historical article recalls how the Mona Lisa inspired passion and peril across centuries. It describes royal intrigue in France, obsessive letters, and violent acts, including a slash by a Frenchwoman and repeated photographing by the gallery’s official photographer.

Louis XVI Marie Antoinette Mademoiselle Henriette de Caumont Mona Lisa

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