Art History in the News: New Caravaggio painting? (A facebook friend posted a link to this)

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100717/ap_en_ot/eu_italy_caravaggio

by Alessandra Rizzi

“ROME – The Vatican newspaper reported Saturday that a new Caravaggio painting may have been found in Rome, but cautioned that further analyses are required before it can be attributed for certain to the Italian master.

The front-page story in L’Osservatore Romano came out as Italy celebrates the 400th anniversary of Caravaggio’s death. This weekend, churches and a gallery in Rome housing works by the painter will stay open overnight to mark the anniversary.”

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