Europe 1 Studio SEASON 2023 - 2024 05:00, January 22, 2024

Who really was Mona Lisa?


Was the Mona Lisa a man?

In this episode of the “Mysteries & Unexplained” podcast, essayist Sophie Herfort attempts to answer this sulfurous question at the microphone of Bob Bellanca.

She reveals her theory on the identity of the model used by Leonardo da Vinci, which she develops in her book “The Jocond – Who really was Mona Lisa?

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The author, who became known for her first essay on the identity of Jack the Ripper, returns with this second work to lift the veil on this mystery.

She raises a set of clues to support her theory by retracing the artist's life, and focusing in particular on his relationship with his disciple Salaï...


"Mysteries & Unexplained" is a podcast created by BTLV, adapted and broadcast by Europe 1. If you like paranormal stories and events that go beyond rationality, or you are curious about new discoveries, this podcast is for you.

The comments made in this episode are solely those of the person(s) invited.

Credits:

Production: Hugo Maze-dit-Mieuxment for Europe 1 Studio 

Visual: Axelle Maurel with Sidonie Mangin 

Artistic direction: Xavier Jolly 

Voice recording: Marc O. Grunfeld and Victor Naulleau 

Innovation Department: Jamal Lassiri 

Media coverage: Lagardère Publicité News