I fought crowds up to the corded ribbon, the guards, and through a sea of cameras I glanced through the reflections on the bullet proof glass to see her. The crowds really were more interesting... I had to wonder and study how people behave in museums... My son became quite surly and overwhelmed... and I may have pushed my art-guide luck when I led him to visit Napoleon III's personal apartments- they were really over the top- BLING!!!!BLING.
So interesting...and such craziness for a painting I have a hard time liking! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt's so true... I think it all started with the crazed Italian janitor who stole it in order to return it to Italy. While it was missing for two years the Giaconda's image was circulated far and wide and constantly in the news. Picasso was held for questioning, Americans were suspected, and cartoonists had a hey day. Then,when the painting was returned to the Louvre, the janitor was hailed as a hero in Italy and barely served out his minimal sentance! It's got to be all about hype.
ReplyDeleteFascinating - had no idea of the story behind her. enjoy your trip and continue to share with pics.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret!
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