Tag: 16th Century

Mary Magdalene: Raphael’s Forgotten Masterpiece Valued at 300 Million Euros

Today marks the end of the exhibition of Raphaelโ€™s forgotten masterpiece, โ€œMary Magdalene,โ€ organized by the Department of Var with support from the Ministry of Culture. Exhibited since April 20 in the Sacristy of the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, the third most significant tomb in Christianity after those in Jerusalem and Saint Peterโ€™s Basilica in Rome, where Mary Magdaleneโ€™s tomb is located. Mary Magdalene is considered the apostle to the apostles of Christ.

Rediscovered Renaissance: Parmigianino’s Hidden Drawing Unveiled in Bologna

Amid the gathering of esteemed institutions and dignitaries, a significant revelation took center stage: an unpublished drawing, measuring 18.9 cm by 17.7 cm, depicting a holy family. This masterpiece, hailing from the esteemed collection of Emile Calando, was presented by a prominent Bolognese company. Notably, this drawing had once shared a space with works by titans like Michelangelo and Raphael and was now speculated to be a rare gem from Parmigianino’s early Roman period, reflecting clear Mannerist undertones.