Work of Raphael due to faulty air conditioning had to be sent for restoration
A masterpiece of the Renaissance "the descent from the cross" in the Borghese Gallery was seriously damaged because of the lack of climate control within six months
a Masterpiece of Renaissance Raphael suffered seriously due to the fact that the air conditioning system in Rome's Borghese Gallery was not working the entire six months — including during the hot and humid Italian summer. The work of Raphael's "deposition from the cross" deformed, the Museum staff installed next to a dehumidifier, but it didn't work in oil on Board 1507, which is the Central part of the altar, had to be sent for restoration. Now, according to the Director of the Borghese Gallery Anna Coliva (Anna Coliva), the work could vosstanovit@
that the system of 1997 "completely worn out", the Director of the Borghese Gallery was warned back in may. In August, when the temperature exceeded 30 degrees, employees had to use fans and open Windows to help protect against overheating. The heat suffered not only the masterpieces, but also visitors. However, the air conditioning system began to fix just now. This case once again questioned the ability of the Italian government to contain its priceless cultural Nasledie@
Sources: independent.co.uk, artinvestment.ru
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