Monalisa is a Fraud

 Monalisa is one of those famous antiques that can never be replaced. What was it that made her so precious? Is it her mysterious smile? Who was she? Is it the fact that Leonardo da Vinci painted it? Whatever the cause, this well-known painting became well-known after it was stolen from the Louvre, a renowned institution in Paris. August 21, 1911. It was stolen straight out of the Louvre's walls, and because it was so heinous and unbelievable, no one noticed until the very following day. During his visit to the Louvre on Tuesday, August 22, 1911, painter Louis Beroud discovered the highly reflective glass panels covering the paintings at Salon Carre. 

These panels were rumored to provide protection for the artwork within. He saw an empty area with four iron pegs adorned between Correggio's ethereal marriage and Titan's allegory of Alfonso d'Avlos, where the Monalisa painting was hanging. When he called security, they responded by saying that the photographer was responsible. After a few hours, he went back there and discovered the same thing, so he quickly looked for the police to call. When it was discovered to be stolen, it was shuttered for the full week following the incident in order to conduct further investigation. Rumors took off like wildfire as the pictures went viral around the globe. The police were perplexed because there wasn't much evidence. The fact that the painting's frame was discovered next to a staircase suggested that the larcenies may have taken the old frame off and fled with the artwork. 

There was a strong belief that the insider was responsible. Additionally, a worker there noticed the painting at seven in the morning, and it was discovered to be removed by eight-thirty. Additionally, the Salon Carre security guard left for a smoke at approximately eight o'clock, which may have allowed the intruder an opportunity. This could indicate that the offense was committed between the hours of 7 and 8:30 in the morning. Mondays after work, Lauvre would normally be closed for cleaning; the only people in there would be museum staff and a few photographers. It was also mentioned that the museum's elevator might need repairs. 

The cops put pressure on homework because of this. However, in contrast to that, a fingerprint that didn't match any of the museum employees or several criminals was discovered on the frame. Obviously, there were no alarms at that time, yet there were 400 rooms. Pablo Picasso emerged as the next notable suspect and was declared innocent after being questioned. Guillaume Apollinaire, a contemporary art painter, was the initial suspect and was later released. The investigation dragged on for two years with little progress. Famous antique trader Alfredo Geri advertised in the media in 1913 that he would buy any valuable ancient artifact.

 A few days later, he received a call from Leonardo, who agreed to sell the artwork for 500,000 lire. The next day, after being asked to remove the painting for inspection, he was taken into custody. Antonio Perrugia, Jr. (the thief's real name) was previously an employee of the Louvre, and he disclosed that he removed the picture, hid his smock, and left. It was really that easy. His only goal was to take the painting back to his native country. Subsequently, the artwork was displayed throughout Italy, with large crowds visiting Florence's Uffizi Gallery to view it. Perruggia was imprisoned for a short while before being released. Many experts believe that Monalisa has passed away forever and that this fabled painting was altered.