Italian geologist Ann Pizzorusso has presented a groundbreaking theory identifying Lecco, northern Italy, as the location where Leonardo da Vinci painted the iconic Mona Lisa five centuries ago. Pizzorusso’s research, based on her expertise in geology, challenges previous theories that linked the painting to other Italian cities.
The Mona Lisa, one of the most famous and visited works of art in the world, is likely to be moved to a new location in the Louvre Museum. The new location would be a dedicated room in the basement, which would give visitors more space to admire the painting and alleviate the crowds that currently surround it. The move has been proposed by the museum’s director, Laurence des Cars, who believes that the current location of the painting is not ideal for visitors. The new location would allow visitors to have a more intimate experience with the painting and would also help to protect it from damage.
