Acid attack stoned and even theft other Mona Lisa perrengues

Acid attack, stoned and even theft: other Mona Lisa perrengues in front of the “Tortada” in the Louvre

According to El País newspaper, in 2009 a tourist threw a cup at the painting, damaging the glass protecting it.

While it was on display at the Tokyo National Museum in 1974, a woman attempted to apply red spray paint to the painting, to no avail.

In 1956 he suffered two attacks: one with acid, which damaged one of the lower parts of the frame, and one with a rock, which caused minor damage.

In 1911, the painting by Vincenzo Peruggia was stolen and rescued just two years later.

There are historical reports that the work ended up in the monarch’s bathroom upon the acquisition of Francisco 10, King of France.

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La Gioconda or Mona Lisa as the work is better known in Brazil suffered a vandalism attack this Sunday (29) at the Louvre Museum in Paris where the work is exhibited (see video at the beginning of this text). Mona Lisa was shaken but unharmed.

A visitor threw what looks like a cake at the panel. She was dressed in a wig and used a wheelchair. The identity of the individual has not been released and the motive for the attack is not yet known.

The room that houses one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous works was, as usual, crowded at the time of the attack.

1 of 1 “Mona Lisa”, one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings — Photo: Reproduction/Wikicommons

“Mona Lisa”, one of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings — Photo: Reproduction/Wikicommons

Security immediately evicted the person from the museum and staff began cleaning the room.

Several visitors posted photos and videos of the event on social media. The painting has not been damaged as it is protected by a crystal plate.