Two Caravaggio paintings discovered
BBC NEWS Europe: Delight at Caravaggio discovery
It is not completely settled, but the news that two paintings by Caravaggio hung unnoticed in a small church in Loches (in the Loire region of France) for two centuries, is enough to excite Caravaggio enthusiasts.
Some experts argue the paintings, 'Saint Thomas Putting his Finger on Christ's Wound' and 'Pilgrimage of Our Lord to Emmaus' may be copies of Caravaggio's work.
But the majority thinks they are genuine; if so, it is a delight to have these paintings added to the known works of Caravaggio.
Very telling in determining the authenticity and date of the painting is the presence of the coat of arms of Philippe de Bethune a French ambassador and well known art collector and acquaintance of Caravaggio's.
I have linked here M by Peter Robb, an interesting (though sometimes criticized for its straightforwardness and daring) account of Caravaggio's life. It is also helpful in understanding dating and authentication problems. It also explains why a person such as de Bethune would be so willing to intervene on Caravaggio's behalf.
Personally, I can't wait to see the paintings!
Tom
PS. I listed two other blogs that have information on Caravaggio. They don't seem to have published on this new find yet. They are:
Caravaggio Gallery
Art Muses
It is not completely settled, but the news that two paintings by Caravaggio hung unnoticed in a small church in Loches (in the Loire region of France) for two centuries, is enough to excite Caravaggio enthusiasts.
Some experts argue the paintings, 'Saint Thomas Putting his Finger on Christ's Wound' and 'Pilgrimage of Our Lord to Emmaus' may be copies of Caravaggio's work.
But the majority thinks they are genuine; if so, it is a delight to have these paintings added to the known works of Caravaggio.
Very telling in determining the authenticity and date of the painting is the presence of the coat of arms of Philippe de Bethune a French ambassador and well known art collector and acquaintance of Caravaggio's.
I have linked here M by Peter Robb, an interesting (though sometimes criticized for its straightforwardness and daring) account of Caravaggio's life. It is also helpful in understanding dating and authentication problems. It also explains why a person such as de Bethune would be so willing to intervene on Caravaggio's behalf.
Personally, I can't wait to see the paintings!
Tom
PS. I listed two other blogs that have information on Caravaggio. They don't seem to have published on this new find yet. They are:
Caravaggio Gallery
Art Muses
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