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Re:Scientists pry a secret from 'Mona Lisa' about how Leonar... by GuB-42 on Thursday October 19, 2023 @02:34PM (#37946719)
It is probably a combination of many things.

It is made by one of the famous and influential person in history. It is aesthetically pleasing, a bit mysterious yet accessible. The technique is interesting. And with the 1911 theft, it comes with an exciting story.

Taken individually, none of these qualities are that remarkable, but it is the combination, and a bit of chance.

Re:Scientists pry a secret from 'Mona Lisa' about how Leonar... by lazide on Thursday October 19, 2023 @03:04PM (#37947183)
It probably got picked up and used as an example of ‘famous stolen art’ in a movie too, which skyrocketed it.