The parchment hidden in the secret compartment of the basement is more like a suicide note than a clue.
The suicide note was written by a patriarch of the Giogondo clan in the 18th century. Although the specific period was not stated clearly on the paper, Flora speculated that it should be during the Napoleonic era.
Because the content on the paper is exactly what the patriarch wrote when his army was about to enter the city: "The army of the Patriots is about to enter the city, and soldiers have already come to the door in advance to convey their General Bonaparte's will. He already knows
We all know the relationship between the Giogondo family and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as the fact that Da Vinci fulfilled the contract and handed over the Mona Lisa to us."
"The 'Mona Lisa' is the most precious treasure of our Giovanni family, and it is also the treasure of Florence. The Chinese already own a copy of the 'Mona Lisa', and we cannot let them get a second one!"
"I have decided to protect this treasure with my life. Descendants of Qiao Gongduo, if you can read this letter, please remember that your clan chiefs and your ancestors are guarding Qiao Gongduo's Mongolia.
Narissa."
After reading the letter, Flora still didn't understand what it meant, but Lin Chen suddenly had an idea.
Will the ancestor of the Qiao Gongdo family soon be Lisa Qiao Gongdo?
"Flora, do you, Gong Qiao's family, have a cemetery here?"
"Yes...Lin Chen, do you think the oil painting is in the cemetery?"
Everything after that went smoothly.
In a public cemetery located in a park in the city of Florence, a cemetery that belonged exclusively to Gio Giodo, Lin Chen found the true location of the dreamy Mona Lisa, which was in the tomb of Lisa Gio Giodo!
After digging the tomb, everyone immediately saw a package that was carefully sealed inside Lisa's coffin.
Although it has been two hundred years, this package is still well preserved, and the size of the package is just about the same as a picture frame.
After opening it, what was hidden in the package was indeed a painting that was very similar to the "Mona Lisa" in the Louvre in China.
Although neither Lin Chen nor Flora have seen the real "Mona Lisa" with their own eyes, they can easily tell that, both in terms of brushwork and painting style, this "Mona Lisa" has only seen photos.
" are extremely close to the original works. The only difference is that the "Mona Lisa" in the Louvre in China is a middle-aged woman in her forties, while this "Mona Lisa"
", is a young woman in her twenties. Although the two women have similarities, the age difference is particularly obvious.
Now, the resentment of the Sforza family has finally been resolved. Facts have proved that their obsession is true!
The "Mona Lisa" in the Louvre in China is indeed their ancestor!
The now recognized prototype of the "Mona Lisa", Lisa Giogondo, was actually the model for another "Mona Lisa"!
Soon after, the painting was brought to the Sforza house, and Caroles kept her promise and released Elizabeth.
At the same time, he did not try to possess this priceless rare treasure.
His only request for this painting is that Flora can announce the truth to the outside world!
So, not long after, a press conference was held at the Sforza residence.
Caroles and Flora, representing the Sforza family and the Giogondo family respectively, announced the discovery of Leonardo da Vinci's second "Mona Lisa" to the world.
To distinguish it from the one in the Louvre, this painting was named "Giodo's Mona Lisa".
At the press conference, Carolles also showed reporters the first edition of the "Biography of the Artist" that proved the authenticity of the painting, as well as the suicide notes of many family owners in Qiao Palace!
In addition, Caroles also presented scientifically proven evidence, showing through carbon dating and other tests that this painting was painted in the early 16th century, even 10 years earlier than the one in the Louvre!
"Shocked, another Mona Lisa appears in the world. It turns out there are two Mona Lisas!"
"A young version of Mona Lisa! Vasari's first edition of "Biographies of Artists" reveals an unknown past story about the artist!"
On this day, the entire world's focus is now focused on this small press conference. "Giogondo's Mona Lisa" has set off a terrifying storm in the world of collecting circles.
In the local area of Italy, this matter has become a matter that is discussed in the streets and alleys by almost all Italians.
Although there are still objections on the Internet and in public opinion, especially among the Chinese people, about the authenticity of "Giodondo's Mona Lisa", Italians and Italians generally agree that this painting is the authentic work of Leonardo da Vinci.
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What's more, the evidence that Caroles and the others presented this time was too comprehensive, covering everything from the origin of the oil painting, history, to technological proof, leaving no one with many excuses to refute.
Therefore, on the day of the press conference, several wealthy Italians contacted Caroles, hoping that he would negotiate on their behalf to buy the painting from Flora.
Some people even rushed to Florence in person and offered a sky-high price of 1.5 billion euros.
As the owner of this painting, regardless of whether Flora will sell the painting in the end, the fate of their mother and daughter will inevitably change.
As for Lin Chen, after witnessing this result, he was ready to leave.
Being able to participate in the discovery of the Mona Lisa was indeed a wonderful experience, but there was no such thing as a banquet that lasted forever, and he, Flora and others would eventually have to part ways.
Knowing that Lin Chen was about to leave, Flora rushed to the hotel where he was staying to express her gratitude.
"Lin Chen, thank you. If I hadn't met you, nothing today would have happened."
"You're welcome. What happened this time was also a wonderful experience for me."
Flora suddenly took out a bottle of perfume, the one given to her by Lin Chen.
She looked at the perfume and said: "Lin Chen, although I am a member of Qiao Gong's family, I was a poor man before this. This kind of perfume is enough for me and my daughter to spend for a month. Although I should be able to buy it in the future
There are many such perfumes, but this one is the only one I will never use. I will use it as a souvenir to commemorate this unforgettable summer and that night."
After saying this, Flora opened her arms: "Give me a hug, Lin Chen, you are a very charming man. When I was most helpless in my life, you helped me and changed my destiny.
! I hope your future journey is smooth sailing! I will always remember you.”
After hugging Flora gently, Lin Chen also said: "Thank you, Flora, take care of yourself and Isabella."