Mona LisaPainted by Leonardo da Vinci in Italy and France from 1503-1516
On view at The Louvre Museum, Salle des États, Room 711, Denon Wing, Level 1

ABOUT THIS EPISODE:

Our eyes are on one of the most renowned and visited works of art in history – Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

And since she’s so famous and enchanting, there are just too many details to fit into ten minutes. We’re giving Leonardo da Vinci’s leading lady not one, but two, episodes.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the genesis and provenance of the Mona Lisa. We hear from artist Hunt Slonem, a world-renowned nature and portraiture artist, about his thoughts on the masterpiece. You’ll also hear about how the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911 propelled the painting to worldwide fame.

Ten Minute Masterpieces is hosted by art advisor Liz Lidgett and produced by Maribeth Romslo.

Mona Lisa Spotify playlist from Ten Minute Masterpieces.

RESEARCH AND LINKS OF INTEREST:

• Mona Lisa Wikipedia
• The Moving of the Mona Lisa (The Independent, 2005)
• Stealing Mona Lisa (Vanity Fair)
• NPR story about Mona Lisa theft
• My Modern Met
• Louvre Mona Lisa VR Experience

CREDITS:

• Creative Morning (Premium Beat)
• Tour de Louvre (Epidemic Sound)
• King’s Hall (Epidemic Sound)
• Silent as Smoke (Epidemic Sound)
• Maze Heist (Epidemic Sound)
• National Anthem France (Epidemic Sound)
• Moments of Clarity (Epidemic Sound)