Is this morally defensible? Protesters claiming to support French farmers have targeted the Mona Lisa. Many consider it a shameful act of vandalism and a publicity stunt too far.
World’s most valuable artwork covered in soup
Bad taste: Pollsters say such protests alienate 46% of people from the cause in question. Glossary
Louvre - A famous art museum in Paris, France.
Leonardo da Vinci - An Italian artist and inventor (1452 - 1519), considered to be one of the world's greatest geniuses. He painted the Mona Lisa and designed an early flying machine.
Sustainable - Able to continue over a long time.
Just Stop Oil - A UK environmental activist group which uses direct action to protest against fossil fuel production.
Van Gogh - A Dutch Post-Impressionist painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of Western art.
Psychologist - Someone who studies the mind, emotions and behaviour.