Souvenir Medal Monnaie de Paris 2010 - La Joconde (75)

The Mona Lisa, also known as La Joconde, is a famous painting created by the Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century. This artwork is displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, and is considered a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance due to its technical finesse. It is particularly renowned for the enigmatic smile of the woman it depicts and the detailed background landscape. The Mona Lisa was stolen in 1911 but was recovered in 1913. Since then, it has become one of the most iconic works of art in the world, drawing millions of visitors to the Louvre Museum every year.