Famous Art Thefts and Security Breaches at the Louvre Museum: From Mona Lisa to Modern Day

Oct 19, 2025 06:23 pm CST

The Louvre Museum in Paris has experienced numerous significant thefts and security breaches throughout its history, from the famous 1911 Mona Lisa heist by Vincenzo Peruggia to recent vandalism attempts and the current robbery investigation. This article explores the most notable incidents including Nazi looting during WWII, the unsolved theft of Courbet's The Wave, and the remarkable recovery of Renaissance armor pieces stolen in 1983 but found nearly 40 years later.