【史海回眸】1911年《蒙娜丽莎》被盗,万人“参观空墙”

Core Viewpoint - The recent robbery at the Louvre Museum has raised significant concerns about its security measures, which are reportedly outdated and inadequate, despite warnings from French security authorities [1][11]. Group 1: Robbery Incident - Four suspects have been charged in connection with the major robbery at the Louvre Museum that occurred in mid-October, but most of the stolen jewelry remains missing [1]. - The Louvre has a history of thefts, with the most notable being the theft of the painting "Mona Lisa" [1]. Group 2: Historical Context of Theft - The "Mona Lisa," painted by Leonardo da Vinci, was stolen in 1911 by Vincenzo Peruggia, who had previously worked at the Louvre and was familiar with its layout [2][4]. - Peruggia successfully stole the painting by disguising himself as a museum worker and was aided by a plumber who mistakenly thought he was a colleague [4][5]. Group 3: Security Concerns - Following the theft of the "Mona Lisa," the Louvre implemented enhanced security measures, including increased patrols and barriers to protect the artwork [9]. - Despite improvements for the "Mona Lisa," other artworks at the Louvre have been stolen, indicating ongoing security vulnerabilities [10][11]. - Reports from 2014 indicated that the Louvre was using outdated computer systems and simple passwords for its security operations, which had not been modernized despite warnings from security authorities [11].