Have you ever wondered how you would feel if you had the opportunity to see one of the world's most famous paintings in person?
A recent scene at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, was shocked and outraged.
Two women poured soup on Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous painting "Mona Lisa" in an attempt to destroy this timeless masterpiece.
Fortunately, the painting was not damaged as it was protected by a tempered glass cover.
But the act still sparked global attention and condemnation, why did these two women do such a thing? What are their motivations?
The Mona Lisa is one of the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, a genius painter, scientist, inventor, architect, writer, engineer, mathematician, anatomist, geologist, botanist, mapmaker, and military strategist in the Italian Renaissance.
He painted it between 1503 and 1519The woman in the painting is believed to be Lisa Gerdanini, wife of the Florentine merchant Francesco del Giocondo, so the painting is also known as Madame Giorgonda.
In creating this painting, Leonardo da Vinci used his scientific knowledge and artistic skills to create an effect called "atmospheric perspective", which gives the picture a hazy beauty.
He also used a method called "smile curves" at the corners of the woman's mouth in the painting, giving her smile an elusive mystery.
All of this makes the Mona Lisa a painting full of charm and mystery, which has sparked countless speculations and imaginations.
The legend of the Mona Lisa does not stop there, the painting has undergone many transfers and disappearances throughout history, and has even been stolen and hidden.
The most famous was on August 21, 1911, when an Italian Venzio Perugia stole the painting from the Louvre Museum and hid it in his apartment for more than two years.
Later, he tried to sell the painting to a gallery in Italy and was arrested by **, who claimed that he was trying to return the painting to its homeland, because it had been plundered from Italy by Napoleon.
The theft caused a global sensation and made the Mona Lisa's reputation even greater.
In December 1913, the painting was safely returned to the Louvre Museum, where it was welcomed and admired by countless people.
Since then, this painting has become a national treasure of France and an artistic treasure of the world.
Although the Mona Lisa enjoys a high reputation and status, it also faces various crises and challenges.
The physical condition of the painting itself is constantly deteriorating, and it is affected by factors such as time, light, humidity, and pollution, which leads to problems such as discoloration, cracking, and fading of the picture.
In order to protect the painting, the Louvre Museum has taken a series of measures, such as placing the painting in a tempered glass cover with constant temperature and humidity, using special lighting and air purification systems, and regularly inspecting and repairing it.
The painting is also often subject to vandalism and threats, such as splashing ink, throwing stones, scratches, theft, terrorist attacks, etc.
In order to prevent these dangers, the Louvre Museum has also taken a series of measures, such as setting up security checks, surveillance, guards, isolation, etc.
Although these measures effectively protect the painting, they also make the viewer more and more distant from the painting, and it is difficult to appreciate and feel the charm of the painting up close.
The recent incident of two women throwing soup on the Mona Lisa is another challenge to the painting.
The two women are reportedly environmentalists and opponents of French agricultural policy, arguing that the subsidies and regulations on agriculture in France are unfair and unreasonable, leading to the plight of farmers and the destruction of the environment.
They chose "Mona Lisa" as their ** goal because:They believe that this painting is a symbol of France and the pride of France, and if they can destroy this painting, they can attract the attention of France and the public, and make them pay attention to their demands.
They bought some fills online, then sneaked into the Louvre Museum and threw them at the glass cover of the Mona Lisa.
Their actions were quickly discovered by the museum's security personnel, and they were arrested on the spot. Their identities and backgrounds were also investigated and revealed.
Marie Dubois, 25, and Sophie Leroy, 23, are members of small environmental groups and farmers' associations who have been involved in some of the most important activities, but none of them have a record of violence or crime.
In interviews, they said they regretted their actions and that they didn't expect it to have such a big impactThey just wanted to express their dissatisfaction and anger, they didn't want to hurt the painting, they knew the value and significance of the painting, and they respected da Vinci's art and creation.
They said they did it on the spur of the moment and that they were willing to take responsibility and consequences for their actions.
Although this incident did not cause substantial damage to the Mona Lisa, it exposed the safety hazards and social controversy of the painting.
Whether the security measures of the Louvre Museum are tight and effective enough, and whether they can cope with more complex and dangerous situations, are all questions that deserve attention and consideration.
Whether the painting should remain in the Louvre Museum, and whether there should be more exhibitions and exchanges, have also sparked different perspectives and topics of discussion.
The guardians of the Mona Lisa, including the staff of the Louvre Museum, representatives of France and Italy, descendants of Leonardo da Vinci, experts in art history, protectors of cultural heritage, etc., are all working hard and fighting for the safety and future of this painting.
They hope that this painting can continue to maintain its brilliance and charm, so that more people can appreciate and feel the beauty and magic of this painting, so that this painting can become a bridge and link between human civilization and art.
The Mona Lisa is not just a painting, but a legend.
It has witnessed historical changes and cultural exchanges, it carries the innovation of art and the wisdom of science, it stimulates the imagination and exploration of human beings, and it also faces crises and challenges.
It is a painting worthy of our awe and cherishment, and it is also a painting that needs to be protected and passed on.
We hope to be able to walk through the years to come with this painting, and create more stories and miracles with this painting. The world-famous Mona Lisa has been attacked again