“The idea that the Mona Lisa was painted in Florence is the biggest ruse in the history of art,” states Scott Lund, an investigative art writer from US who claims he can prove a silk merchant’s wife living in Florence was not the subject of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece.

Leonardo da Vinci left Milan in 1499 after an invasion by the King of France sent its ruling Sforza family fleeing the city. Rather than settling in Florence as is generally believed, Lund claims Leonardo da Vinci then sought for a safe haven and new patrons in Rome, which was preparing for its grand Jubilee of 1500.

Mona Lisa : Where truly did Leonardo da Vinci paint the masterpiece ?

“Leonardo da Vinci began painting the Mona Lisa in Rome before the date of 1503 accepted by historians,” states Scott Lund. “And I have the knowledge where the great artisan painted Mona Lisa!”

The Los Angeles-based author of the “Mona Lisa Code” is going to present Leonardo da Vinci’s startling secret on Saturday, September 10, in the public square near the Colosseum in Rome. The historic event will be covered by international news media and filmed for the benefit of posterity.

Following the footsteps of Leonardo da Vinci in Rome

Scott Lund’s big revelation occurs ironically 100 years after the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre museum by a thief who wanted to return it to Florence. Lund believes that solving the greatest mystery of Mona Lisa in art history is a gift to the Roman citizens that they can share proudly with all Italy.

“I am aware of that there are a lot of people in Florence who will be disappointed by my revelation, but Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa has nothing to do with the wonderful city of Florence. It is Rome and the Romans who are the true heirs to Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic masterpiece, and I intend to prove it on this september,” added Scott Lund.

Witness Leonardo da Vinci in Rome

NationalTurk has announced recently that World Travel Service is planning organizing a Rome tour, where Leonardo da Vinci’s Rome days can be witnessed.

http://www.nationalturk.com/en/first-ever-tours-to-explore-leonardo-da-vinci-in-rome-13458

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