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Upon viewing the painting in Peruggia’s modest hotel room, they recognized its authenticity. With the law enforcement alerted, Peruggia was arrested, marking the end of one of the greatest art thefts in history. The recovery of the Mona Lisa made headlines worldwide, even eclipsing the original theft's notoriety. Interestingly, Peruggia faced only a few months in jail and was hailed by some in Italy as a hero.