16 Iconic Beyoncé and Jay-Z Moments From Their New Music Video

They actually outshine the Mona Lisa.

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The music video for "Apes**t," the second track from The Carters' (a.k.a. Beyoncé and Jay-Z) surprise album, Everything Is Love, is here—and it's sensational. Peppered with references to the Grammys, the Super Bowl, their individual and collective success, and even their relationship ("I can't believe we made it" doesn't feel subtle), it's also set in the freaking Louvre. Yes, that Louvre.

This video has the Mona Lisa, for God's sake. It has Beyoncé in outfits that, believe it or not, make the Mona Lisa look kinda dull. It has Jay-Z and Beyoncé singing while gazing into one another's eyes. It has a whole lot of dancing in front of world-respected artwork.

Without further ado, its 16 most breathtaking moments:

When They First Appear In Their Pastel Suits

Building, Art gallery, Tourist attraction, Museum, Architecture, Visual arts, Art, Stock photography, Ceiling, Hall,

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When The Carters Reminded Us Just How Perfect They Are Together

Photograph, Eye, Smile, Photography, Black hair, Scene, Long hair, Happy,

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And Also Just Very, Very Cool

Red, Fashion, Outerwear, Art, Room, Illustration, Visual arts, Scene, Fictional character,

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When They Staged This All-White Setting

Art, Visual arts, Tourist attraction, Physical fitness,

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Did I Mention The Actual Mona Lisa?

Painting, Picture frame, Portrait, Art, Visual arts, Tourist attraction, Photography, Art gallery, Modern art, Self-portrait,

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Oh, And Here They Are Outshining Her, No Biggie

Head, People, Hairstyle, Eye, Chin, Forehead, Eyebrow, Photograph, Jewellery, Style,

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When It's Just Beyoncé And Really, Do We Need Anything More?

Sculpture, Art, Classical sculpture, Statue, Visual arts, Monument,

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These. Freaking. Outfits.

Fashion, Sitting, Photography, Adaptation, Scene, Screenshot,

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This "Formation" Throwback

Human, Performance art, Dancer, Scene, Art, Performing arts, Choreography, Performance, Musical, Barechested,

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When Beyoncé Leaps Into The Spotlight And Jay-Z Is Just Watching

Red, Fashion, Fun, Fashion design,

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This!

Photograph, Snapshot, Sculpture, Human, Photography, Interaction, Art, Statue, Temple, Performance art,

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I Don't Know What's Happening Here But I'm Into It

Art, Art gallery, Museum, Performance art, Human body, Visual arts, Tourist attraction, Performance, Sculpture, Room,

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When Even Jay-Z Is Kinda Thrown At How Huge This Painting Is

Painting, Art, Visual arts, Tourist attraction, Artwork, Still life, Museum,

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This Is Just A Man On A Horse

Nature, Photograph, Green, Black, Natural environment, Light, Tree, Darkness, Snapshot, Grass,

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When Beyoncé Is Head-To-Toe In Pearls

Performance, Blue, Violet, Purple, Fun, Performing arts, Human, Stage, Performance art, Event,

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When They Made Us Want To Just Bow Down

Blue, Yellow, Majorelle blue, Electric blue, Human, Fun, Adaptation, Photography, Art, Barechested,

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You can watch the full video below.

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Leg, Human leg, Joint, Thigh, Beauty, Knee, Purple, High heels, Muscle, Violet,

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