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Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci

Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci

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In this episode of 'Why'd They Put That in a Museum?' hosts Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees discuss how Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting, the Mona Lisa, ended up in the Louvre (hint—it was brought to the Louvre before the Louvre was a museum!). They also talk about the time the Mona Lisa was stolen from the museum and Picasso was accused of the robbery. Beth asks Sarah why art curators think Mona Lisa is such a great masterpiece so you can decide if you agree whether it's one of the best pantings in the world.

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© 2025 Why'd They Put That In A Museum podcast hosts Beth Bacon and Sarah Lees.

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