The Mona Lisa, created by Leonardo da Vinci, is now being considered for a possible relocation by the Louvre. Renovating the museum’s most prized possession to alleviate “disappointment” caused by the overcrowding of the artwork is reportedly in the works. Reports in the French daily Le Figaro indicate that the museum plans to move the da Vinci masterpiece from its present location in the Denon wing to a dedicated room in the museum’s basement.
The director of the Louvre, Laurence des Cars, indicated that the staff does not believe they are doing their job well since guests are not welcomed well in this chamber. “Moving the Mona Lisa to a separate room could put an end to public disappointment.” According to de Cars, selfie poles block visitors’ view of Veronese’s The Wedding Feast at Cana and other works housed near the Mona Lisa; the restoration will make these pieces more accessible.
Louvre head curator of Italian art from the 16th century Vincent Delieuvin agreed with de Cars. “We’ve been thinking about it for a long time, but this time everyone is in agreement,” he said to Le Figaro, It is a sizable room, and the Mona Lisa is located in the back, behind security glass; therefore, it resembles a postage stamp at first glance, the speaker continues.
The artwork, which portrays the Italian aristocrat Lisa del Giocondo, draws an average of thirty thousand people every day, with some reports of two-hour wait periods. The combination of temperature and humidity controls with the bulletproof and anti-reflective glass makes for an uncomfortable viewing experience. It is hardly surprising that the image is frequently described as “the world’s most disappointing masterpiece” in internet evaluations. People who appreciate art have also griped about how the picture takes away from the other pieces in the room for quite some time.
Activists from Riposte Alimentaire poured pumpkin soup at the Mona Lisa in January during a protest. The incident was characterized by the country’s cultural minister Rachida Dati as a “attack” on “our heritage,” even though the artwork remained unharmed. It seems like moving could be the best option for everyone
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