Leonardo — Season 1, Episode 3: The Secret Life of the Mona Lisa
Documentary • 60 min • 1 season, 3 episodes • ★ 8.6/10
Episode synopsis
Alan Yentob tells the story of how the Mona Lisa came to be the most famous work of art in the world. It's a tale full of notoriety, glamour and intrigue as the Mona Lisa is abducted, vandalised and exploited across the centuries. With the help of leading scholars and original research Alan also finally solves the central mystery of the Mona Lisa - who she is and why she's smiling.
About Leonardo
An exploration of the life of Leonardo da Vinci.