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The Secrets of the Mona Lisa

One-off documentary delving into the secrets of the Mona Lisa. Behind the enigmatic smile, she remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation. But is that all about to change?

The Mona Lisa: bewitching, seductive, world famous. In the minds of millions, she is the ultimate work of art. Yet behind the enigmatic smile, she remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation and theories.

But is that all about to change? Is the world's most famous painting finally giving up its secrets?

Presented by Andrew Graham-Dixon, this landmark film uses new evidence to investigate the truth behind her identity and where she lived. It decodes centuries-old documents and uses state-of-the-art technology that could unlock the long-hidden truths of history's most iconic work of art.

1 hour

Last on

Wed 5 Sep 201806:15

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterAndrew Graham-Dixon
ProducerIan Leese
DirectorIan Leese
Executive ProducerMalcolm Brinkworth
ParticipantPascal Cotte
ParticipantElisabetta Gnignera
ParticipantMartin Kemp
ParticipantGiuseppe Pallanti
ParticipantJohn Asmus
ParticipantJean Pierre Isbouts
ParticipantChiara Matteucci
Production CompanyBrinkworth Films

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BBC News: Hidden portrait 'found under Mona Lisa', says French scientist

BBC News: Hidden portrait 'found under Mona Lisa', says French scientist

An image underneath the Mona Lisa has been found using reflective light technology.