Protesters in France tried to make a point with the Mona Lisa, throwing soup at the world-famous work of art — but, thankfully, it was protected by impenetrable glass.
The two female demonstrators were caught on video Sunday standing in front of Leonardo da Vinci’s 16th Century portrait hanging against a wall at The Louvre in Paris.
As art enthusiasts milled about, the women suddenly tossed pumpkin soup at the painting, showering the glass in front of it with the tan liquid.
The pair then turned to the crowd that had formed around them, filming the incident with cell phone cameras.
One of the women ripped off her jacket to reveal her white t-shirt emblazoned with a message in French, “Riposte Alimentaire,” which, in English, translates to “Food Response.”
Both women also started yelling in French, “What is more important? Art or the right to healthy and sustainable food?” They added, “Your agricultural system is sick. Our farmers are dying at work.”
Security guards quickly put up black barriers to shield the Mona Lisa while escorting people out of the general area.
Museum officials were planning on filing a complaint even though the painting did not appear damaged … the current status of the protesters was not immediately known.
After the incident, a group by the name, “Riposte Alimentaire,” issued a statement, admitting to the ugly deed and promising the “start of a campaign of civil resistance with the clear demand … of the social security of sustainable food.”
No soup for you anymore.
