A painting by the Venetian Renaissance artist Giorgione (1473/74-1510) has been discovered in the Bavarian State Painting Collection in Munich, Germany.
Since 2011, a double portrait of the young Giovanni Borgherini from Florence and his teacher, the Venetian polymath Trifone Gabrieleau, has been on display at the Green Gallery in Munich. After thorough analysis and technical investigation by art historians, three more works were discovered beneath the painted surface.
These efforts provide us with rare insights into the working methods of Giorgio da Castelfranco (1473/74-1510), known as Giorgione, who despite his early death He had a major influence on the art of his time.
Andreas Schumacher, head of the Alte Pinakothek’s collection of Italian paintings, said: “This painting is of inestimable value and is a great blessing for the Alte Pinakothek and for Italian art. A sensation in history.” monopoly.
“Discovering a work by Giorgione in the Bavarian State Painting Collection is a true Christmas miracle!” exclaimed Markus Blum, Bavarian Minister of Art.
The portrait is now on permanent display in the Alte Pinakothek.
