La Joconde at Chambord
by JackDesBwa 2026-06-11 20:27
What does La Joconde do in this box in the castle of Chambord?
During the first days of WWII, a massive secret evacuation of the Louvre’s masterpieces was organized to protect them from Nazi theft and wartime bombings. Chambord, remote, vast, and far from strategic targets, was chosen as a temporary refuge that soon became the largest art depot in France as thousands of crates passed through its halls. Among the very important guests, the Mona Lisa was hidden in a box marked with three red dots, indicating a world treasure. For months, the painting remained protected and ready to be moved at the slightest threat, so that throughout the war she was relocated multiple times to stay ahead of Nazi confiscation efforts.
This photo was taken in Chambord, at the occasion of an exhibition recalling this extraordinary history. This stereoscopic view is a way to illustrate the memory of this historical adventure.
-- 2026-04-26, LX15 manual sync