In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a day

In 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention of media around the world and piqued public interest to an unprecedented level. Peruggia managed to conceal the masterpiece for more than two years before it was recovered, and its return to France only amplified its status as a significant cultural treasure, enhancing the painting's global acclaim.