In the year 2019, the world witnessed the revelation made by art experts regarding a discovery of immeasurable value.
In the vicinity of Paris, inside the house of an elderly woman, a painting of extreme relevance has been unveiled.
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The work, attributed to the renowned Florentine artist Cimabue, hung in this woman's house, located in the city of Compiegne, in northern France. Fascinatingly, the painting entitled “Christ Mocked”.
the millionaire work, which was, curiously, above the stove in the owner's kitchen, is part of a series of works dating from the end of the 13th century, as highlighted by the BBC portal.
Consequently, as was only natural, the unveiling of the painting sparked considerable interest on the global art scene.
Shortly after the discovery, the work was put up for auction and sold for an impressive sum of 24 million euros, substantially exceeding the expectations of the organizers of the event.
According to the source, initially, the owner of the painting assumed that it was an ancient religious icon. Even art experts attest that there are no doubts as to the authenticity and origin of the work.
(Image: Reproduction/Cimabue)
There is a belief that this painting is an integral part of a polyptych, a larger work that incorporates several painted scenes spread over multiple panels.
Its central theme focuses on the passion and crucifixion of Christ, and it is estimated that it was conceived around the year 1280.
It is notable to note that Cimabue's creation was deeply influenced by Byzantine art, being executed in poplar panels and enriched with golden paint backgrounds.
Detailed examinations using infrared light were meticulously performed on the painting with the in order to discern layers with the works of the Italian painter Cimabue, also known as Cenni di Pepo.
As reported by the French newspaper Le Figaro, Éric Turquin, a widely respected art expert, claimed that "the painting was conceived by the same hand", thus solidifying the work's authorship.
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