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Graphic Novel: The Secret History of the Mona Lisa
Today the Mona Lisa is on display in the Louvre Museum in Paris, France. Millions of tourists visit Paris each year to catch a glimpse of it. Learn more fun facts about this masterpiece!
Iain Masterton/Alamy Stock Photo (The Louvre); Chris Radburn/PA Wire/AP Images (painting)
28 Number of months the Mona Lisa remained missing after it was stolen in 1911. One of the thieves tried to sell it—and was caught!
5 Number of times the Mona Lisa has been attacked while on display. That’s why it’s behind bulletproof glass for its protection!
$870,000,000 Insurance valuation of the Mona Lisa—the highest for an artwork. But it’s actually considered irreplaceable.
30 seconds Amount of time each visitor is allowed to look at the painting, to prevent crowding.