The rediscovered "Ecce Homo" painting by Caravaggio, once misattributed and nearly auctioned cheaply, has been authenticated and will be displayed at the Prado Museum.
The long-lost painting by the Italian Baroque master depicts a suffering Jesus Christ. It was discovered in an auction catalog, misattributed to the circle of Spanish artist José de Ribera.
The painting was authenticated as a genuine Caravaggio after examination and restoration at the Prado Museum in Madrid.
The previously unknown Caravaggio painting was almost auctioned off for a low price before being recognized as a masterpiece and purchased for €36 million by a British buyer living in Spain. Its rediscovery is described as one of the greatest in art history.
The painting, which was restored and studied by specialists, will be exhibited at the Museo Nacional del Prado in Madrid from May 28, 2021, to February 23, 2025, as part of an exhibition called "The Lost Caravaggio."
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Sources: The Guardian, Deutsche Welle, El Siglo de Torreón, Daily Mail, Reuters