Scholars Announce Two Caravaggio Rediscoveries In Two Days
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A "portrait of a young man" was awarded 3800 euros in 2017 in the Vienna Dorotheum - and is now regarded as the work of the Baroque star.
Historians Maria Cristina Terzaghi and Gianni Papi reopen the debate on the teacher's youthful stage with the discovery of 'The young man with the jar of roses' and 'Portrait of a young man'.More information: Michelangelo Pistoletto, father of 'art povera': "I am like a monkey, but in human. I am the missing link"
Two respected Italian scholars have recounted their respective discoveries, even if one still knows very little
The historian of Italian art, Giani Papi, announces the attribution to Caravaggio of “Portrait of a young man” while Maria Cristina Terzaghi signs to the master “Young with jar of roses”
Scholars Announce Two Caravaggio Rediscoveries In Two Days
One historian announced his authentication of a previously unattributed painting at a conference this past Saturday, while another revealed on Sunday that the original of a painting known only from copies had been located. – Artnet
Within hours, art historians independently confirmed the authenticity of two paintings by Michelangelo da Merisi, better known as Caravaggio. The Italian early Baroque painter did not leave behind many works, so the discovery of any more of his paintings is an event in the art world. But every such announcement comes with caution, as it is tricky to prove the authenticity of this old master.
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