Raiders of the lost art — Season 1, Episode 5: Leonardo and the Mona Lisa
Crime, Documentary • 45 min • 2 seasons, 19 episodes • ★ 7.5/10
Episode synopsis
The story of the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911 from the Louvre and how Pablo Picasso was accused if the crime. Plus the incredible tales of how many other of da Vinci's works were lost to history and had to be reclaimed.
About Raiders of the lost art
Throughout history, some of the world's most amazing works of art have simply disappeared. Through re-enactment, rare archive, and expert comment we see how these treasures were looted, stolen or vanished into the archives. Some have been recovered but many more are still waiting to be found