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Mona Lisa
Here are 5 fascinating facts about the Mona Lisa that will leave you wanting to know more, or even see it for yourself.
- The Mona Lisa painting is only 30 inches tall. When visitors travel afar to see the Mona Lisa, quite often they are expecting a largely epic painting but the painting is only 30 x 20 Inches (77 x 53 centimeters).
- Did you know that “Mona Lisa” is not her real name? It is thought that the lady displayed in the painting was Lisa Gherardini, the wife of a wealthy Italian man named Francesco del Giocondo.
- The Mona Lisa has only been stolen once. On August 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from its permanent resting place in Le Louvre, Paris, France.
- Mona Lisa has her own mailing box. Although she is no longer alive and hasn’t been for many years, she still receives love-notes, poems and flowers.
- Mona Lisa stole the hearts of many men, even after her death! Source: The Fact Site
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This painting is fascinating. It is said that it contains some messages, difficult to decipher.
I discover also an interesting channel with a video about this painting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5_6aldWri8
Happy WW, dear Sandee! Thank you for this fabulous subject and of course for the
Blog Hop! Hugs and love!❤️😘
It is a most beautiful painting. Thanks for the video link on Mona Lisa. Happy WW and rest of the week, my friend. Love and hugs. 🙂
Super interesting post – we’ve seen her in person on a trip long ago through Europe. We were lucky that day as I recall – had her all to ourselves as nobody was crowded around her in the museum. There’s a lot to “read” in her eyes! Happy Wordless Wednesday.
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
Lucky you. I’m glad it was the prefect day for you to have her to yourselves. Happy WW and rest of the week. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to handsome Teddy. 🙂
Foto linda e importante! Gostei de saber mais detalhes da Mona Lisa! beijos, tudo de bom, chica
Beautiful and important photo! I enjoyed learning more details about the Mona Lisa! kisses, all the best, chica
I most beautiful painting. Happy WW and rest of the week, Chica. 🙂
Interesting facts about the painting. I had no idea it was that small.
I didn’t know any of this. Happy day and week. You’re in my prayers for your procedure today. 🙂
Very interesting facts about, to me, the most famous painting in the world!
It ranks right up there for sure. Happy day and rest of the week. Scritches to handsome Duke. 🙂
Mom saw her at the Louvre, in Paris years ago. She was disappointed. I guess it is not her kind of art. There are way too many prettier, more interesting paintings to look at is her feeling.
That’s the thing about art. Some love it and others don’t. Nothing wrong with that. Happy day and rest of the week. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
Interesting facts about Mona Lisa , Truly amazing painting.
Thanks a lot for sharing.
It is an amazing painting. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂
Amazing really. I’d love to see it in person.
Apparently,Leonardo never delivered it either.
It moved with him and he refined it for years.
I didn’t know this either. A beautiful painting. Loved by so many. Happy day and rest of the week, Dixie. 🙂
It’s interesting seeing famous paintings in person. I hope to see the Mona Lisa one day. I did know it was small. Alana ramblinwitham
I hope you get to see it in person, Alana. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂
Interesting facts. I didn’t know any of these. I am really surprised it is so small. Thanks for hosting. Have a nice day. XO
I didn’t either. I would love to see this painting in person. Scritches to all your precious kitties. 🙂
The man who stole La Giacondo just grabbed it off the wall and walked out. I’ve read a few books about it, plus books on other art heists. Then Dan Brown wrote his “The Da Vinci Code” and now she’s even more famous!
You’re right about her being more famous. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂
Cool facts. Thanks!
You’re most welcome. Have a great day and rest of the week. Scritches to the kitties. 🙂
Definitely one of the most famous paintings of all, and it would be great to see it in person.
I would love to see it in person too. Happy day and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂
I just heard that the Louvre has given the Mona Lisa her own wing at the museum because of all the people who come to see her.
It’s amazing that small painting has such a following. Happy day and rest of the week. 🙂
I didn’t realize the Mona Lisa was so small! Thanks for your post and the offer to link mine. Here it is: https://chambersontheroad.com/2026/05/27/wordless-wednesday-5-27-2026/
I linked your post. What a fun shot. Feel free to link up anytime you wish. You’re most welcome. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂
Good stuff Sandee. 🤣😎🙃
Thank you my friend. 🙂
How interesting, I never knew Mona Lisa wasn’t really her name.
Same here. There had to be a model somewhere, but I had no idea. Happy WW and rest of the week. 🙂
I love you my Perfect. Your Loving Husband.
I love you my Forever. 🙂
Thanks for showcasing this iconic piece of artwork, dear Sandee. Loved the tidbits about this legendary painting. Happy mid-week.
I didn’t know it was so small. Happy day and rest of the week. Love and hugs to you and lots of scritches to Wilson. 🙂
I agree, that was really interesting!!!
I didn’t know any of this. Happy day and rest of the week, my friend. 🙂
Fascinating details and post, Sandee. I didn’t know any of these facts. Thank you so much. You probably won’t believe this, but I was going to share a meme about the Mona Lisa today. When I went to look for it, though, I couldn’t find the one I had in mind…how amazing is that, dear friend? I much prefer your superb share with factual info on this painting.
And a blessed Wordless Wednesday to you. I appreciate you and your kind support, dear friend. Much love and hugs.
Great minds and all. Love it that we were on the same page. Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. Love and hugs my friend. 🙂
OMCs I thoroughly enjoyed the fun facts…
Hugs cecilia
I’m happy about that, my friend. I didn’t know any of these facts. Love and hugs. 🙂
Lovely info about the infamous Mona Lisa ~ thanks ^_^
Hugs and love from me and Ziggy ~ ^_^
an artist reflects
You’re most welcome. Happy day and rest of the week. Love and hugs to you and Ziggy. 🙂
Thanks, Sandee, for this interesting information about DaVinci’s famous Mona Lisa painting. I’d love to see it in person one day. The name Lisa has always been a favorite name of mine. Happy Wednesday and enjoy your day!
I would love to see it in person, too. A most beautiful piece of art. Happy WW and rest of the week, Pat. 🙂
Very interesting to read about “Mona Lisa.”
Thank you, Sandee, for the weekly linkup party. Happy #WW.
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I didn’t know these facts. I love learning new things. Happy WW and rest of the week, my friend. Hugs. 🙂
Very, very interesting. I have a picture of me standing in front of the Mona Lisa picture in the Louvre.
I would love to see that. That would be a great post. Happy day and rest of the week. Scritches to the pups. 🙂
La Giacconda 😺
I agree. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week. 🙂
I read some of these factoids before when I did my own sketch of Mona Lisa a few years back. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy learning new tidbits! 🙂
A wonderful history this painting has. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week, my friend. Love and hugs. 🙂
30×20 is not a large wall print! And interesting facts about Mona Lisa. Thank you for sharing. My link is 43.
Have a fun week.
All the best.
Debra @ Life Captured
It’s so small yet so powerful. Happy Wordless Wednesday and thanks for linking up. 🙂
Interesting facts. I didn’t know any of this. Have a great Wednesday and rest of the week!
Me either. Happy Wednesday, Yvonne. 🙂
My sister and I are going to Paris this summer. We aren’t going to brave the Louvre though, we’re going to the Rodin Museum.
There are entrances all over. Go early and not the main and you’ll be fine. 🙂
Interesting to know there was a real person this painting was supposed to be of. I always figured it was pretty large, too. … Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday <3
I didn’t know this either. Happy Wednesday, my friend. 🙂
Interesting facts, Sandee. We only knew that it was stolen once, thank Cat she’s back were she belongs. It’s a beautiful painting😻Double Pawkisses for a wonderful day and week ahead to you, Zane and the kitties too🐾😽💞
I’m glad she’s back too. Double Pawkisses to you both and a big hug to Granny. 🙂
Never knew much of anything about the painting. Thanks for posting. And for the link up. Happy week. 🙂
Me either. Just that it’s beautiful. Happy Wednesday. 🙂
Off to find the details of this mailbox. How odd! I love the photo of when they got the painting back after it was stolen. It pops up in my SM from time to time….Adam Rex (?) did a children’s book on the theft. My kids loved it….
It’s a most wonderful history she’s had. A beautiful painting. Love the children’s book. Brilliant. Happy day and rest of the week, Lydia. 🙂
I’m so glad you got in! And in time for Thursday, too.
Your poem is just right, I’d have bought it, too. Just the intrigue and the fun of it is enough. I’m glad I wrote my poem already before reading yours, I have to or I’m too busy thinking of what others write. My poem will be up tomorrow in the usual place.
Oops! My computer erased my comment on Teddy’s poem and when I tried to rewrite it, it ended up posting on the wrong comment feed, sorry! You’re welcome to delete that comment and this one, I copied it to theirs.
It’s one amazing painting, and I’ve read the story of how it was stolen. They think the man who masterminded it got a forger to paint several copies, and after he paid a worker in the Louvre to steal it and hide it in his apartment, the mastermind contacted several wealthy people and “sold them the original which I had stolen so I could offer it to you.” Then, once it was found and returned, of course none of those people who were scammed dared complain, knowing buying stolen goods was illegal. If it really happened that way, it was brilliant.
A wonderful history lesson in thievery. Thank you for that. Happy Wordless Wednesday and rest of the week, my friend. Love and hugs. 🙂
Growing up, we had a “Mona Lisa” hanging in the living room– of course it was just a reproduction, but it always felt like she was watching over us with that mysterious smile.
Reading these fun facts brings back those memories and makes me appreciate her even more. 😊🎨
I should find a reproduction. Great idea. Happy Wednesday and rest of the week, Veronica. 🙂
During a USO-sponsored visit to Paris (which was awesome) while our ship was anchored in Marseilles, one of our destinations on the day we were set to return was the Louvre. What ensued was a madcap dash through the museum to see the Mona Lisa. I wrote a story about it (called “Plastic Dead Guys”) which I may post. Anyway, we finally found the painting, but I was amazed at how small it was!
Way cool. How wonderful. Thanks for weighing in. 🙂
We did get to see the Mona Lisa in person, and it was surprising how small the painting was! Happy Wednesday, Sandee!
I would love to see this fabulous work of art. Lucky you. Happy Wednesday, my friend. 🙂
Those are some crazy facts! Thank you for sharing. Hugs, my dear.
I didn’t know any of this. Crazy facts, indeed. Big hugs. 🙂
Oh, that look – it makes me go weak at the knees!
It makes many men weak at the knees. Happy day and weekend, Keith. 🙂
So interesting! And she still has an open mailbox…amazing. Only adds to the Mona Lisa mystique!
She will always be mysterious. Happy weekend. 🙂
When Mom went to Art School, she had a picture of Mona that she taped in the front of everyone of her sketch books. It brings back some great memories! Thanks Sandee
Keep being Awesome Your #1 Fan Boy Marvelous Marv
PS we are hoping to get around more this month though Mom is still busier than a 1 armed paper hanger…
I’m glad it brought back great memories. I love you and your wonderful mom. 🙂