British art expert Ross King suggested recently Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper may contain two self portraits. The apostles standing to the right of Jesus appear to resemble a self-portrait of the artist produced years later. The apostles represented are apparently Thomas and James the Lesser. One expert told reporters da Vinci may like to represent … Continue reading Supersize Me: Double da Vinci May Be in Last Meal
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Painting Found in Scottish Farmhouse Could be a da Vinci
If a painting found in a farmhouse in Scotland turns out to be by Leonardo da Vinci, it could be worth some $150 million. The recently discovered work was given as a gift to Fiona McLaren by her father. According to reports, she didn't think much of it, but then decided to have it appraised. According … Continue reading Painting Found in Scottish Farmhouse Could be a da Vinci
Museum Could Pay $200 Million for “Spooky Jesus” by da Vinci
The Dallas Morning News is reporting that the city's museum of art is interested in purchasing a work by da Vinci. Dubbed "Spooky Jesus" by ArtInfo.com, the painting is currently in possession of the Dallas Museum of Art, but not on public view. Properly referenced as Christ as Salvator Mundi, it was re-attributed to the artist last July and … Continue reading Museum Could Pay $200 Million for “Spooky Jesus” by da Vinci
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