 |  | | | | Thursday 20 September 2001 | | |
For nearly 500 years, the painting has been a source of mystery, speculation and reverence.
Exhibited in a special box, set in concrete and protected by two sheets of bullet proof glass, the Mona Lisa draws thousands of visitors every day.
But why is the lady with the enigmatic smile the most famous painting in the world?
Historian Donald Sassoon, who has written 'Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting' and art expert Dr Alison Wright discuss the painting's enduring appeal.
Mona Lisa: The History of the World's Most Famous Painting, by Donald Sassoon, (HaperCollins; ISBN: 0007106149; £16.99)
Disclaimer
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites. | |
| | Retired? Downsizing? Moving home to be nearer the kids?We'd like to hear your stories about moving house |
|
