New Art Masterpiece Uncovered

A painting found in a church loft in Genoa and previously considered a copy of a Caravaggio art masterpiece has been attributed to the great Italian baroque artist himself. The Crowning with Thorns painting found in Genoa's Church of San Bartolomeo della Certosa, is similar to an identically named painting currently in Prato, Tuscany. It had been considered a copy until it was restored, leading art experts to establish that it was indeed a Caravaggio. Experts say Caravaggio may have painted it while residing in Genoa in 1605. The artist had taken refuge in the northwestern Italian city after fleeing from justice for injuring a notary in Rome. Considered the first great exponent of the Baroque school, Caravaggio led a tumultuous life. He was involved in several brawls and was accused in 1606 of killing a young man in Rome. He died in 1610 under mysterious circumstances. For the full story - click the title Irish Art