After the restoration of paintings "The Adoration of the Shepherds Caravaggio expert on creativity Rossella Vodret suggested that the artist has written in the form of four shepherds himself at different ages

In Rome recently completed restoration of one of the later paintings of Michelangelo da Caravaggio (Michelangelo de Caravaggio) «The Adoration of the Shepherds" (1609). After careful consideration of this work, an expert on creativity Wizard Vodret Rossella (Rossella Vodret), the lead is responsible for the work of museums in Rome's Office for the historical, artistic and ethno-anthropological heritage, suggested that the artist was probably written in the form of four shepherds themselves, only at different ages. "The presence of a self-portrait in every picture has to Caravaggio original decals, - she said. This Vodret told that the use of self-image when creating the work can be attributed to a fairly simple reason: in that period the artist was in exile in Sicily, and he could simply not enough models.

Most scientists agree that Caravaggio painted himself in several of his paintings. For example, self-portrait painting is considered to be "patient Bacchus" (1593), which the artist wrote in the age of 22 years, during convalescence after a long illness. And in the painting "David and Goliath" (1609) gave a person a master of the giant's own features. He also appears in the background of the picture "The Martyrdom of St. Ursula" (1610).

«Adoration of the Shepherds" was written by order of the Senate of the city of Messina in Sicily for the church of Santa Maria dei Angeli. For this work, Caravaggio received a thousand access control - it was the largest fee in the artist's life.

Restoration of paintings, held at the Italian Parliament, was opened to the public. Visitors can freely observe the work of professionals for four months.

Now "Adoration of the Shepherds" can be seen at the National Museum of Messina, and then it will go to various exhibitions dedicated to 500 anniversary the death of the artist.

Material prepared Ekaterina Guseva, AI

Sources: ansa.it , artinvestment.ru