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Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c. 1913 (b/w photo)
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Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c. 1913 (b/w photo)
3714149 Mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, Italian painter who stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21, 1911, c.1913 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vincenzo Peruggia (1881-1925)); Fototeca Gilardi
Media ID 32180342
© Fototeca Gilardi / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures the mug shot of Vincenzo Peruggia, an Italian painter who infamously stole the iconic Mona Lisa from the Louvre on August 21,1911. Taken around 1913 by an Italian photographer, this image showcases Peruggia's face in striking detail, revealing a man whose actions would forever be etched into history. Peruggia's audacious act of art theft sent shockwaves throughout France and Europe at large. In this portrait, his piercing gaze hints at a complex character - part artist, part criminal mastermind. His daring heist transformed him from a mere painter to one of history's most notorious thieves. The stolen masterpiece itself is absent from this photograph but its presence looms large over Peruggia's image. The viewer is left to ponder what drove this man to commit such an audacious crime against artistic heritage. As we delve into the early twentieth century through this snapshot in time, it serves as a reminder that even those with creative talents can succumb to darker impulses. This photograph immortalizes not only Peruggia but also the enduring allure and power of Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece. Now housed in private collection, this rare mug shot offers us a glimpse into the mind of a thief-turned-legendary figure. It stands as both evidence of Peruggia's wrongdoing and as a testament to the timeless intrigue surrounding one of art history's greatest mysteries.
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