Belvedere Museum Reveals Restored Lampi Painting During Heritage Day Event

The Upper Belvedere in Vienna will host a special guided tour on September 27, 2026, as part of Austria's Heritage Day. This event focuses on the conservation and restoration of overpainted artworks, specifically examining the recently uncovered original state of Johann Baptist Lampi the Younger's painting 'Die schlafende Venus vor dem Spiegel mit dem Amor.' The discussion will address questions of authenticity in painting and when later interventions on artworks are justified. Heritage Day 2026 at the museum explores the role of monument protection and art historical research in dealing with altered works. Participation in the tour is free of charge. The event begins at 2:00 PM and concludes at 3:00 PM on that Sunday. Johann Baptist Lampi the Elder is also referenced in connection with the program. The museum is located at Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27 in Vienna's 1030 district.