The Mystery of the Mona Lisa

When did Vincenzo Peruggia steal the Mona Lisa from the Louvre?

• June 6th, 1944

• July 4th, 1776

• August 21st, 1911

• September 11th, 2001

Who is thought to have requested Leonardo da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa?

• A Spanish artist

• An English poet

• The King of France

• A Florentine businessman

What artistic technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to create subtle gradations between colors in the Mona Lisa?

• Impasto

• Sfumato

• Chiaroscuro

• Tenebrism

In which century did the Mona Lisa become one of the most enviable pieces in the French Royal Collection?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

Who described Mona Lisa's smile as imparting a 'treacherous attraction' in 1854?

• Walter Pater

• Alfred Dumesnil

• Marcel Duchamp

• Théophile Gautier

What event helped the Mona Lisa skyrocket to unprecedented fame in 1911?

• King François' purchase

• Pablo Picasso's painting

• Vincenzo Peruggia's theft

• Napoleon's admiration

Who mocked the Mona Lisa in the following decades after the theft?

• Marcel Duchamp

• Pablo Picasso

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Vincent van Gogh

What did Nazi art thieves pursue in relation to the Mona Lisa?

• Theft

• Destruction

• Forgery

• Exhibition

What did museumgoers use to attack the Mona Lisa in the following decades?

• Food, drinks, umbrellas, and bags

• Flags, banners, hats, and gloves

• Flowers, candles, books, and pens

• Stones, paint, acid, and teacups

How is the Mona Lisa protected today?

• By a bulletproof, earthquake-safe case

• By armed guards 24/7

• By hidden cameras and alarms

• By moving it to a secret location every night