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A lost Caravaggio painting, "Ecce Homo," which was nearly sold at auction for just $1,600, has been authenticated, restored, and is now on display at the Prado Museum in Madrid. The painting, depicting Jesus with a crown of thorns, was misattributed and only recognized for its true value after experts intervened. It will be exhibited until October 13.
A long-lost painting by Italian master Caravaggio, titled "Ecce Homo," has been identified and is now on display at the Prado Museum in Madrid. Originally misattributed and nearly auctioned for $1,600, experts confirmed its authenticity, highlighting its extraordinary value. The painting, created around 1605-09, showcases Caravaggio's renowned chiaroscuro style and is on loan to the museum until mid-October.
Madrid's Prado Museum has unveiled Caravaggio's "Ecce Homo," a painting lost since the 19th century and recently rediscovered. Initially misattributed, the artwork will be on public display for the first time, showcasing Caravaggio's masterful use of chiaroscuro. The painting, depicting a suffering Jesus Christ, is believed to have belonged to King Philip IV of Spain and will remain at the museum until at least October, with potential for a permanent exhibition.
A newly authenticated Caravaggio painting, "Ecce Homo," is now on display at the Prado museum in Madrid. Initially misattributed and nearly sold at auction for €1,500, the painting was withdrawn from sale by the Spanish government in 2021. Experts later confirmed its authenticity, calling it a significant discovery. The painting will be exhibited until October and then move to the Prado's permanent collection for four months. It reportedly sold for €36 million and will remain on loan to public collections.
The Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid is showcasing the recently rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece "Ecce Homo" in a special exhibition from May 28 to October 13, 2024. The painting, dating from 1605-09 and once part of Phillip IV of Spain's collection, was authenticated and restored after reemerging at an auction in 2021. This exhibition is accompanied by a collaborative publication featuring essays from leading art experts.
The Museo Nacional del Prado will exhibit the recently rediscovered Caravaggio masterpiece "Ecce Homo" from May 28 to October 13, 2024. The painting, believed to have been part of Phillip IV of Spain's private collection, was authenticated and restored after reemerging at an auction in 2021. This exhibition marks a significant addition to the Prado's collection and includes a collaborative publication by leading art experts.
Netflix's "Ripley" prominently features Caravaggio's works, reflecting the protagonist's journey and inner turmoil. The show's director, Steven Zaillian, uses Caravaggio's art to expand upon the characters' tastes and draw comparisons with the protagonist's inner workings, particularly in relation to repressed sexuality. The series showcases several of Caravaggio's works, emphasizing their relevance to the storyline and the protagonist's development. "Ripley" is now available for streaming on Netflix.
Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi, a Texas-born princess, was evicted from a historic villa in Rome that contains the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio, following a bitter inheritance dispute. The villa has been in the Ludovisi family since the early 1600s and was put on the court-ordered auction block last year as part of the inheritance dispute and assigned a court-appraised value of 471 million euros ($533 million), in large part due to the Caravaggio. The princess has insisted that she had cared for the villa during her two decades living there and digitized the family’s archive, with the help of Rutgers University.
Rita Boncompagni Ludovisi, a US-born "princess," was evicted from a villa in Rome that contains the only ceiling fresco ever painted by Caravaggio amid a long-running inheritance dispute with the three sons of her late husband, Nicolò, who was the property's last owner. The villa had been mostly abandoned and off the radar to the public until 2010, when it opened after a restoration project inspired by Boncompagni Ludovisi. In his will, Nicolò gave his wife the right to stay in the property for the rest of her life and, if sold, the proceeds were to be split between her and his sons. However, the sons disputed this, prompting a legal wrangle.
Princess Rita Jenrette Boncompagni Ludovisi, a Texas-born princess, was evicted from a historic villa in Rome that contains the only known ceiling painted by Caravaggio, following a bitter inheritance dispute. The villa has been in the Ludovisi family since the early 1600s and was put on the court-ordered auction block last year as part of the inheritance dispute and assigned a court-appraised value of 471 million euros ($533 million), in large part due to the Caravaggio. The princess has been accused of violating a previous order forbidding her from conducting guided tours of the property and failing to maintain the home in a “good state of conservation” after an exterior wall crumbled.