Two Italian experts claim that the image of Archangel Gabriel on small majolica tiles was established 18-летним Leonardo da Vinci in 1471

Profile of the Archangel Gabriel is not only the earliest work of Leonardo, but, apparently, self-portrait, 18-летнего artist. So said the critic Ernesto Solari (Ernesto Solari) and the handwriting of Ivan rose Bonfantini (Ivana Rosa Bonfantino) at a presentation in Rome on June 21. Leading "Leonardwood" Martin Kemp with the go shrugged off the results of three years survey Solari and Bonifacino and stated that "vermiculation" hair of Gabriel quite convincing.

However, the study of Solari and Bonfantini was quite extensive. They included the analysis of the tiles by a method of thermoluminescence used in archeology to determine the age of pottery. Approval Solari, covered with majolica tile really refers to the XV century, which in itself is amazing for brittle ceramics. The work was given for examination a certain noble family from Ravello, for centuries, owning this tile.

Further, according to Solari, the study the tiles under a powerful microscope, was found very small inscription in the technique of mirror writing, so often used later Leonardo in his diaries. The inscription on the-видимому was left secretly because of similar work at the ceramics was not made to sign at the time. In translation it reads: "I, Leonardo da Vinci, born in 1452, he painted himself the Archangel Gabriel in 1471". Solari also found the initials LDV on the edge of the tile. Specialist-графолог Ivan Bonfantini said that the handwriting is "very similar" to the handwriting of Leonardo, in particular, the second smallest unit in date 1471.

the Material was prepared by Maria Onuchina, AI

Sources: theguardian.com, thesun.co.uk, artinvestment.ru