"The Louvre declined to comment..."

**PickleB** · 26th August 2016, 16:48

Andrew Graham-Dixon and the BBC do make a compelling programme: The Lost Mona:

One-off documentary delving into the secrets of the Mona Lisa. Behind the enigmatic smile, she remains a mystery, fuelling endless speculation. But is that all about to change?

**tixntox** · 27th August 2016, 09:36

A fascinating watch. (see what I did there?)

**GMTMaster** · 27th August 2016, 11:50

I will be watching this after having seen the crowds surrounding this old bat twice in the past year!

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**JasonM** · 27th August 2016, 13:30

Watched it yesterday after it popped up on my Facebook, fascinating stuff.

**Velorum** · 27th August 2016, 15:15

Really interesting - thanks for the link!

**Gurmot** · 27th August 2016, 18:06

Anyone fancy giving us a synopsis. Crap internet here and I can't stream video.

**PickleB** · 27th August 2016, 18:19

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Anyone fancy giving us a synopsis. Crap internet here and I can't stream video.

The programme reviews, in an entertaining way, the documentary historical evidence around the painting of the Mona Lisa, it's possible patrons and likely model. It also looks at other paintings to see if they might be a contemporary original to explain the difference in various historical references, before visiting Pascal Cotte and going over what he has found: link.

**Gurmot** · 27th August 2016, 18:33

Originally Posted by PickleB

The programme reviews, in an entertaining way, the documentary historical evidence around the painting of the Mona Lisa, it's possible patrons and likely model. It also looks at other paintings to see if they might be a contemporary original to explain the difference in various historical references, before visiting Pascal Cotte and going over what he has found: link.

Thank you sir.

**GMTMaster** · 28th August 2016, 10:22

Watched this yesterday, the Singapore one is real.

The Louvre one may also be real.

Thanks :)

**Glamdring** · 28th August 2016, 10:55

I thought they tested the Singapore one and it had a base coat that was only sold by a Parisian merchant no earlier than 1600, so, copy.

**Skier** · 28th August 2016, 11:52

Just watched this; fascinating investigation and programme.

**vagabond** · 28th August 2016, 12:07

Originally Posted by Glamdring

I thought they tested the Singapore one and it had a base coat that was only sold by a Parisian merchant no earlier than 1600, so, copy.

Wasn't that the "3rd" one - which was in St Petersburg? Not quite sure where the Singapore one fits in, in terms of authenticity/provenance etc. I must have missed that bit.

**PickleB** · 28th August 2016, 12:52

Originally Posted by vagabond

Wasn't that the "3rd" one - which was in St Petersburg? Not quite sure where the Singapore one fits in, in terms of authenticity/provenance etc. I must have missed that bit.

Yes it was, the Isleworth / Singapore painting has a lot going for it, but more data is needed...so doubts remain.

**PickleB** · 28th August 2016, 13:00

While there are a few interested members following the thread...does anyone recognise this picture?

If you do, what is it...and, more importantly, where is it?

**Glamdring** · 28th August 2016, 21:14

It's the Cardsharps, Caravaggio, in Fort Worth, Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardsharps_(Caravaggio)

Google images is your friend.

**PickleB** · 28th August 2016, 21:41

Originally Posted by Glamdring

It's the Cardsharps, Caravaggio, in Fort Worth, Texas.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardsharps_(Caravaggio)

Google images is your friend.

And this one?

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