The Enigmatic Mona Lisa and Her Artistic Companions

Who painted the Mona Lisa?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Pablo Picasso

• Michelangelo

In what year was the Mona Lisa painted?

• 1503

• 1603

• 1403

• 1703

What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use to paint the Mona Lisa?

• Fresco

• Oil on canvas

• Tempera on wood

• Sfumato

Which museum houses the Mona Lisa?

• The British Museum

• The Louvre

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art

• The Uffizi Gallery

How does the Mona Lisa compare to Van Gogh's Starry Night in terms of painting technique?

• Both use the sfumato technique

• Both are oil on canvas

• Starry Night uses pointillism, while Mona Lisa uses sfumato

• Starry Night uses impasto, while Mona Lisa uses sfumato

What is the primary controversy surrounding the Mona Lisa?

• The identity of the sitter

• The painting's original colors

• The true creator of the painting

• The meaning behind the sitter's smile

In what year was the Mona Lisa stolen from the Louvre?

• 1911

• 1921

• 1931

• 1941

Who was the thief behind the Mona Lisa's theft?

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincenzo Peruggia

• Eduardo de Valfierno

• Jacques Saunier

How long was the Mona Lisa missing before it was recovered?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What impact did the theft of the Mona Lisa have on its fame?

• It became less known internationally

• It had no impact on its fame

• It became more famous as a result

• It was forgotten for a period of time