Scientists-реставраторы from the lab Factum Arte reconstructed kidnapped 55 years ago a painting by Caravaggio for the altar of the chapel

the other day, scientists in Italy reported that re "wrote" a two-meter canvas of Caravaggio's "Nativity with Saint Francis and Saint Lavrenty". The reconstruction was done with the original 1609. Moreover the only source, which was in the hands of researchers, — is skvarenina photo size 10 × 12, made in 1968. Impossible, — will tell you.

And be wrong.

Scientists-реставраторы from the lab Factum Arte analyzed the original work of the Italian master, restored the ancient techniques, created a model structure smear of Caravaggio's other surviving works.

And set to work.

On photos created digital model. Where information was missing, there, sorry, thought of themselves. Then six-foot canvas covered with glue and chalk, as did Caravaggio, and the image is printed by the method of multi-layered digital printing. Why this circus? — you ask. It's clear that Caravaggio on the printer will not Caravaggio. I thought so too. But accuracy in this matter was not important. The task was more of a ritual, and the goals of scientists were quite noble.

Printed on the printer Caravaggio returns to his place at the altar of the chapel of San Lorenzo in Palermo, where the original was stolen in 1969. The crime was performed unprofessional and barbaric. The picture has suffered at the time of the abduction. Over the past 55 years it has never been found and hope is lost. A crime suspect mafia. From the words of convicted in other cases of criminals, the picture was hiding on a farm, where her stuffed pig and eaten by rats. The mob then burned the evidence. It's freaky, but it can be.

Though why just nonsense? Loud theft, farm and spoiled a masterpiece — where it's-то we have seen not so long ago. Exactly: the theft of paintings by Munch from the Oslo Museum in 2004. Then, too, with paintings turned bad, in the canvas "Madonna" blew a hole in the time of the abduction, and then hid in unsuitable conditions in which-то bus on the farm near Oslo. The theft was unprofessional. And by the way, who-то accomplices-цыган also lied that the Munch masterpieces were burned and the ashes here's to you — check. But in 2006, all is well found in a slightly shabby appearance. And restored.

In General, the drama of crimes is rapidly dwindling. Next time you steal a masterpiece, "Sherlock" is not even necessary to include the head. Have wasted no time, running to a nearby farm and searched all the wagons and pigsties. All crooks hide stolen goods there —, I can tell you.

Vladimir Bogdanov, AI

P. S. we have here the evaluators argued for hours with art, whether it is possible to assess the art to apply the cost approach (i.e. based on the definition of the expenses necessary for restoration or replacement of the object of evaluation). Critics abut: again to recreate a masterpiece you cannot, say, it will be wrong. And here, please ready example. Even in the photo. Well, maybe not famously?

Sources: dailymail.co.uk; artinvestment.ru; directorinfo.ru