Long-Lost Caravaggio Painting Unveiled in Madrid
TL;DR
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.
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- Caravaggio’s long-lost ‘Ecce Homo’ painting goes on show in Madrid The Washington Post
- Newly verified Caravaggio goes on show in Madrid BBC.com
- Once-lost Caravaggio painting to go on display in Spain's El Prado Reuters
- Caravaggio painting that was almost sold for just £1500 at auction before being revealed to be lost work by the Italian Renaissance master finally goes on display Daily Mail
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