Mona Lisa: A Historical and Artistic Journey

Who commissioned Leonardo da Vinci to paint the Mona Lisa?

• Francesco del Giocondo

• King François I of France

• Pablo Picasso

• Napoleon Bonaparte

Why was Leonardo da Vinci unable to deliver the Mona Lisa to the Giocondo family?

• The painting was stolen before delivery.

• He passed away before completing it.

• The family refused to accept it.

• He lost interest in the painting.

Where was the Mona Lisa displayed after Leonardo's death?

• In the British Museum

• In the Vatican

• In King François I's collection

• In the Louvre Museum

What event significantly increased the Mona Lisa's fame in 1911?

• Its theft from the Louvre

• A new artistic technique used on it

• Its display in the Louvre Museum

• A famous art critic's review

Who was initially suspected of stealing the Mona Lisa due to his dislike of museum art?

• Vincent van Gogh

• Henri Matisse

• Pablo Picasso

• Claude Monet

How was the Mona Lisa eventually recovered?

• It was found in a private collection.

• It was discovered in a museum storage.

• It was returned anonymously.

• The thief tried to sell it to an art dealer.

What measures have been taken to protect the Mona Lisa due to its fame?

• It is displayed in a private gallery.

• It is only shown during special exhibitions.

• It is kept in a bulletproof and earthquake-safe case.

• It is guarded by armed security at all times.

What is the Mona Lisa's current status in terms of recognition?

• It is a lesser-known work of Leonardo da Vinci.

• It is one of the most recognized faces in the world.

• It is famous only in France.

• It is primarily known in art circles.

What record does the Mona Lisa hold according to the Guinness World Records?

• Most visited painting

• Most stolen painting

• Oldest painting in a museum

• Highest insurance valuation for a painting

What was the Mona Lisa's insurance valuation during its 1960s tour?

• $200 million

• $50 million

• $100 million

• $500 million