Scientist Finds Hidden Portraits Underneath “Mona Lisa”

have recreated two of the most famous portraits in the world, featuring the high-profile couple. The rapper has been transformed into King Henry VIII – known for his short temper and inflated ego – while the reality star is pictured as Da Vinci's

(CNN) – If you think it looks like Mona Lisa's smile is hiding a secret, you may be right. And now one scientist says he's discovered what it is. French scientist Pascal Cotte said there are three hidden paintings beneath the Leonardo Da Vinci masterpiece.

The French scientist Pascal Cotte has spent more than a decade shining strong lights on the “Mona Lisa” and measuring the reflections in order to map the layers of paint beneath its surface. This week, he rocked the art world by announcing that his 

(CNN) — The subtle smile of the "Mona Lisa" has enchanted the art world for more than 500 years. But does it belong to an entirely different woman? French scientist Pascal Cotte says he has revealed three hidden paintings beneath the surface of

The French scientist Pascal Cotte has spent more than a decade shining strong lights on the “Mona Lisa” and measuring the reflections in order to map the layers of paint beneath its surface. This week, he rocked the art world by announcing that his