Previously Unknown El Greco Painting Discovered Beneath Forgery at Vatican
Scientific analysis conducted at the Vatican has uncovered a previously unknown painting by El Greco that had been concealed beneath a forgery since the 1960s. The work has been attributed to the artist's Toledo period. The discovery was made through technical examination at the Holy See, revealing the authentic artwork hidden for decades.
Key facts
- Scientific analysis revealed a hidden El Greco painting
- The artwork had been concealed since the 1960s
- The painting was discovered beneath a forgery
- The work is attributed to El Greco's Toledo period
- The discovery occurred at the Vatican through technical examination
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Vatican
- Holy See
Locations
- Toledo
- Vatican City