The Mona Lisa has been caked in attempted vandalism stunt
A visitor to the Louvre smeared cake on the glass protecting the Mona Lisa
The man, who appeared to wear a wig in videos of the incident shared on social media, approached the painting in a wheelchair before throwing a piece of cake at the artwork
According to a statement from the Louvre. Videos of the aftermath show him on foot with a wheelchair nearby.
A visitor simulated a disability in order to use a wheelchair to approach the work, which was installed in a secure display case.
While standing near the painting, this individual threw a pastry he had hidden in his personal belongings at the Mona Lisa's glass case.
This act had no effect on the painting, which was not damaged in any way.
The man, 36, was arrested and taken to a psychiatric infirmary in the police headquarters, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.