How a Fake Medieval Illustration hid The Lost Genius of Archimedes The Archimedes Palimpsest is one of the most extraordinary books in human history. But if we can read it today, it is only thanks to a test conducted with ultraviolet light. We are talking about the...
A New AI Model to Distinguish the Master’s Hand from That of TheirPupils For years, art historians have debated the attribution of The Baptism of Christ: how much of it was painted by the master’s own hand, and how much was done by the workshop, assistants, or later...
Imagine encountering a painting of extraordinary merit—one that captivates your interest and is offered at an enticing reserve price. The auction catalog presents it as an antique work from the correct historical period, and you are prepared to bid. Yet, a lingering...
In today’s complex landscape, the protection of cultural heritage demands increasingly advanced and specialized expertise. To meet this need, the SAG (Scuola di Archeologia Giudiziaria®) was established several years ago. SAG trains experts, consultants, and...
The measures proposed by Mollicone (Brothers of Italy) to support the art market continue, yet these same measures risk leading to a new plundering of Italy’s cultural heritage. Following the definitive approval of the law “Valorizzazione sussidiaria dei beni...
