How Art Restoration Revealed A Hidden Masterpiece

A story worthy of a true art-world detective mystery. How an ordinary restoration in 1935 uncovered one of the most intriguing secrets of the Renaissance: a painting that had for centuries been believed to depict Saint Catherine and attributed to Perugino turned out to be a hidden masterpiece by Raphael

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
2:09 - Uncovering the Original Painting
4:24 -Symbolism and Hidden Details
7:16 - Four Stages of the Painting
8:20 - Who is depicted in the painting?
10:16 - Conclusion

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